Photographic slide of the first March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights

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A color photographic slide depicting demonstrators standing by a "Comité Homosexual Latinoamericano" banner during the first National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. In the center of the image, a yellow banner with the words [COMITE HOMOSEXUAL LATINOAMERICANO] occupies the foreground and sea of marchers can be seen in the background, standing in front of the Monument. One of the individuals holding the banner wears a blue t-shirt and a black jacket, pinned to the jacket is a yellow circular button with [GAY POWER] written on it. Another person stands in front of the banner wearing a brown vest and pants and a beige and brown striped overcoat. The white encasement that houses the slide film reads [NOV 79 R3] on the front. On the back is a yellow and orange Kodak logo and the words [Ektachrome SLIDE] printed in blue ink.

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