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The Wild Saga of FDR’s $1 Million Gay Military Sex Sting 3 min read

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The Wild Saga of FDR’s $1 Million Gay Military Sex Sting

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A 1919 Navy sting approved by Franklin D. Roosevelt targeted gay sailors, sparking outrage, severe punishments, and a scandal that nearly derailed his career.