Michael McConnell tells his story of being the first couple to apply for a same-sex marriage license in the USA

Michael McConnell was the featured speaker at the Oct. 11, 2015 Telling Queer History event at the University of Minnesota's Elmer L. Andersen Library. In 1970 Michael McConnell and Jack Baker were the first couple to apply for a same-sex marriage license in the United States. At this event, McConnell discussed their efforts to achieve marriage equality, the reaction of the GLBT and mainstream communities, and the upcoming book about their journey.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyliqlsfe4g

Full recording of Michael telling his story