Perverts by Official Order

The Campaign Against Homosexuals by the United States Navy

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Gay Studies, History, Military
Cover of the book Perverts by Official Order by Lawrence Murphy, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Lawrence Murphy ISBN: 9781317953876
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: August 27, 2014
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Lawrence Murphy
ISBN: 9781317953876
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: August 27, 2014
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This candid book documents for the first time the U.S. Navy’s use of entrapment in pursuit of homosexuals in and around Newport, Rhode Island, during the early twentieth century. This most extensive systematic persecution of gays in American history occurred with the approval of Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels and Assistant Secretary Franklin Roosevelt, as dozens of sailors were ordered to identify and even seduce gay men in order to report their names to the authorities. Noted historian Lawrence Murphy reveals the details of this sordid campaign that ultimately generated a national scandal and first raised issues of gay rights and governmental persecution of homosexuals.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This candid book documents for the first time the U.S. Navy’s use of entrapment in pursuit of homosexuals in and around Newport, Rhode Island, during the early twentieth century. This most extensive systematic persecution of gays in American history occurred with the approval of Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels and Assistant Secretary Franklin Roosevelt, as dozens of sailors were ordered to identify and even seduce gay men in order to report their names to the authorities. Noted historian Lawrence Murphy reveals the details of this sordid campaign that ultimately generated a national scandal and first raised issues of gay rights and governmental persecution of homosexuals.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Irish Republican Terrorism and Politics by Lawrence Murphy
Cover of the book Understanding Policy Fiascoes by Lawrence Murphy
Cover of the book The Shape of the Future by Lawrence Murphy
Cover of the book Privacy, Due Process and the Computational Turn by Lawrence Murphy
Cover of the book Filming the Gods by Lawrence Murphy
Cover of the book Mission Statements by Lawrence Murphy
Cover of the book The Reference Collection by Lawrence Murphy
Cover of the book The Science of Economic Development and Growth: The Theory of Factor Proportions by Lawrence Murphy
Cover of the book Theories of International Relations by Lawrence Murphy
Cover of the book Translation and the Manipulation of Difference by Lawrence Murphy
Cover of the book Territory, the State and Urban Politics by Lawrence Murphy
Cover of the book African Food Systems in Crisis by Lawrence Murphy
Cover of the book Policing, Race and Racism by Lawrence Murphy
Cover of the book Confronting Challenges to the Liberal Arts Curriculum by Lawrence Murphy
Cover of the book Holding Fast by Lawrence Murphy
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy