Franklin Kameny (1925-2011) was a Harvard-trained astronomer and World War II veteran. He was fired from the Army Map Service for refusing to answer questions about his sexual orientation. President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s executive order left thousands without their civil service jobs because of their sexual orientation. Dr. Kameny endured a four-year legal battle against the concept of sexual orientation being unfitting for federal service. Although unsuccessful, it was the first equal-rights claim regarding sexual orientation. Kameny co-founded the Mattachine Society of Washington that focused on achieving equal legal and social rights for homosexuals. Eventually, the Civil Service Commission abandoned its policy. As a result of Kameny’s activism, homosexuality was removed as a psychic disorder by the American Psychiatric Association. and in 1998 President Clinton banned sexual orientation discrimination in federal employment.
The visionary minds behind Gagarin Show present a 62 piece NFT collectible “American Heroes” which is inspired by some of the most iconic and notable people in American History. The 62 American icons selected for this NFT series represent people who wholeheartedly believed in dignity, strived for freedom, and fiercely fought for human rights. Each NFT is a 3D character model that depicts a particular American hero.
The concept of this NFT series is to shine a light on actual heroes of the real world who have dedicated their entire lives to battling evil and inequality long before the emergence of fictional superheroes. Modern pop culture has elevated and idolized protagonists with superpowers and they have become somewhat of a cult. Films about superheroes are a success at the box office, attracting millions of people around the world whilst superhero characters are deemed as aspirational.
Dr. Franklin E. Kameny
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Franklin Kameny (1925-2011) was a Harvard-trained astronomer and World War II veteran. He was fired from the Army Map Service for refusing to answer questions about his sexual orientation. President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s executive order left thousands without their civil service jobs because of their sexual orientation. Dr. Kameny endured a four-year legal battle against the concept of sexual orientation being unfitting for federal service. Although unsuccessful, it was the first equal-rights claim regarding sexual orientation. Kameny co-founded the Mattachine Society of Washington that focused on achieving equal legal and social rights for homosexuals. Eventually, the Civil Service Commission abandoned its policy. As a result of Kameny’s activism, homosexuality was removed as a psychic disorder by the American Psychiatric Association. and in 1998 President Clinton banned sexual orientation discrimination in federal employment.
The visionary minds behind Gagarin Show present a 62 piece NFT collectible “American Heroes” which is inspired by some of the most iconic and notable people in American History. The 62 American icons selected for this NFT series represent people who wholeheartedly believed in dignity, strived for freedom, and fiercely fought for human rights. Each NFT is a 3D character model that depicts a particular American hero.
The concept of this NFT series is to shine a light on actual heroes of the real world who have dedicated their entire lives to battling evil and inequality long before the emergence of fictional superheroes. Modern pop culture has elevated and idolized protagonists with superpowers and they have become somewhat of a cult. Films about superheroes are a success at the box office, attracting millions of people around the world whilst superhero characters are deemed as aspirational.