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Decades before the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, one U.S. state came surprisingly close to decriminalizing same-sex marriage—in 1940. The effort failed, but the story reveals a forgotten moment when American law nearly moved far ahead of its time.

In this video, we uncover the state, the legal case, and the social climate that made this possible—and why the change ultimately didn’t happen.

I’m Clyde Chester, creator of History of United States, and today we explore a rarely discussed chapter in American legal and social history that reshapes how we think about progress and resistance in the United States.

⭐ In This Video, You’ll Learn:
Which U.S. state nearly changed marriage law in 1940
The legal argument behind the proposal
Why the effort gained traction—and why it failed
How Americans viewed same-sex relationships at the time
Why this forgotten moment still matters today

🇺🇸 Why This Story Matters:
This near-miss shows that debates over marriage and civil rights existed long before modern movements, revealing a deeper and more complex American history.

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