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Hidden Love
Captured in this tender photo booth moment, two men share a loving embrace, a bold act for the time. In the early 1930s, openly expressing such affection was unthinkable, as gay people faced severe discrimination and legal repercussions in Canada.
Such acts were criminalized, and those found guilty could be imprisoned or subjected to forced treatment. The tide began to turn in the late 20th century, culminating in Canada becoming the fourth country in the world to legalize gay marriage on July 20, 2005.
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