Washington gay general

Trujillo and Hastings gently weave their own insightful personal reflections on living as a gay people in America today into their quest to research the life of von Steuben, making clear that it's important to see queer people reflected in our history. Show More.

Washington's Gay General

He also wrote a drill manual called the Blue Book that Army still uses parts of today. After the war ended however, Congress was hesitant to fulfill all the promises they made to von Steuben in the first place. It took years for them to pay him for his efforts, leading him to take out ever increasing loans to fund his lifestyle and that of his entourage of young men.

Washington’s Gay General: The Legends and Loves of Baron von Steuben

Misery of Love.

Queer historical figures have made profound contributions in the United States and around the world. So why do we know so much about, say, Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father, and almost nothing about Baron von Steuben, a founding daddy? For a modern pop-culture corollary, take Kevin Aviance, a legendary drag performer and staple of the New York ballroom scene.