Feds Greenlight Artifact for 'First Homosexuals' Chicago Exhibit
Published Date: 2/11/2025
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Summary
A new culturally important object is joining the exhibition “The First Homosexuals” in Chicago, thanks to the Alphawood Foundation. This object will be shown temporarily in the U.S. because it’s valuable to our culture and history. No extra costs or deadlines affect the public, but the exhibit might travel to other places later.
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