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2004: LGBTQ couples legally marry in Massachusetts for first time in U.S.
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In a report from May 17, 2004, LGBTQ couples in Massachusetts exchanged vows marking the first time same-sex marriage was recognized as legal in the U.S. Some lawmakers criticized the state over the decision and wanted to overturn the law.
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