Category: drag queens
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GIs as Dolls: Uncovering the Hidden Histories of Drag Entertainment During Wartime
The history of drag performances can be traced back to the late 1800s. These performances can even be traced to World War I and World War II. National WWII Museum, June 15, 2021 (PDF archive)
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Gay, lesbian troops perform in drag at Kadena Air Base fundraiser
Since the repeal of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, U.S. military bases have hosted gay marriage ceremonies and potluck gatherings. But on Saturday, servicemembers here may have been the first to take to the stage and perform as drag queens on a military installation in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender troops. Stars…