From the archives: Harvey Milk, the rebel with a cause

In 1977 Harvey Milk became the first openly-gay man elected to public office in the U.S., when he won a seat on San Francisco's Board of Supervisors. The following year, he and Mayor George Moscone were killed by a fellow official. In this November 30, 2008 "Sunday Morning" report by correspondent John Blackstone, Senator Diane Feinstein, who was on the city's Board of Supervisors in 1978, talked about the horror she witnessed the day of Milk and Muscone's murders. (Feinstein died on Sept. 28, 2023, at age 90.)
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[@ajwasp3642]

RIP Diane Feinstein

[@steveconn]

Moscone's daughter held me as a baby. His and Harvey's slaying never forgotten. Sean did a great job. RIP to all.

[@luvutons411]

I was 17 myself when Harvey was murdered... I'm now 63. This man opened so much for me to come out in 1978..at my grad believe it or not. Thank you Harvey Milk. 💝💐🏳️‍🌈

[@gigicassel1804]

I was at his shop earlier this year when I took a trip down to San Francisco from my home in Portland. The shop is now a art gallery for young artist in the area. Standing in the former shop you could almost feel the man’s presence. I also felt his presence as as Moscone in City Hall. It was tragic to lose then but Harvey is very much a hero to me. Heck both of them are

[@steven.l.patterson]

I was 10 when Milk was murdered, but he definitely helped me live my life openly & honestly.

[@ddlargo69]

I was 15 when Harvey was killed. He brought about a change that affected me personally. Coming out as an adult was a challenge but learned to keep my wits about me. I'll never trade that experience to anything!

[@greg925911]

And on this day Diana has Pass away

[@MichelleCarithersAuthor]

wow!

[@MrHeadbanger366]

I was 12 years old when Harvey Milk and George Moscone were assassinated. Even at that age, I didn't buy the Twinkie Defense.

[@andrewweaver2517]

Gay people are awesome! I know I'm a Phish fan because I'm gay for Trey.

[@enolamsamoht]

Now there should be a movie or mini series about the aids struggle in this city

[@johnreynolds5407]

Because American society generally is in such a better place now than then. Please!

[@sunshinecoolwater9528]

The film doesn't portray scenes when Harvey had sexual relationships with underage boys.

[@shanequa555]

Dan White fought to try to keep San Francisco from turning into what it is today, but sadly just went about it the wrong way.

[@FYT21209]

If milk says it's all about everybody, WHY DID HE FOCUS ON JUST THE HOMOSEXUALS???

[@jeffreyl.wiseman2597]

One could identify this era as the eventual societal decline.

[@mirlosr7124]

Heil Dan White!🤚🏻