‘The Weddg Heard ’Round the World: Ameri’s First Gay Marriage’ outl how Jack Baker and Michael McConnell fought for marriage equaly.
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- BOOK TELLS THE LOVE STORY BEHD AMERI’S FIRST GAY MARRIAGE
- I WATCHED ONE OF BRA'S FIRST-EVER GAY WEDDGS
- TO HAVE AND TO HOLD: GAY MARRIAG NEW YORK CY BEG
BOOK TELLS THE LOVE STORY BEHD AMERI’S FIRST GAY MARRIAGE
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I WATCHED ONE OF BRA'S FIRST-EVER GAY WEDDGS
* first gay couple wedding *
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TO HAVE AND TO HOLD: GAY MARRIAG NEW YORK CY BEG
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