John Lewis

longtime marriage equality activist, one of the first to marry in San Francisco on February 12, 2004

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San Francisco made history when it began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples 20 years ago. KCRW hears from one of the first 10 couples to get married that day.

SF couple celebrates 20 years of being husband and husband

San Francisco made history when it began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples 20 years ago. KCRW hears from one of the first 10 couples to get married that day.

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