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Memorial Day
Fifteen years ago today the “coming-out” episode of Ellen aired.
From TIME’s April 14, 1997 issue:
“Finally, after things dragged on all winter, ABC announced last month that the character of Ellen Morgan would indeed be coming out in a special one-hour episode on the last day of April, just in time for sweeps. That resolved, DeGeneres, who had felt constrained from speaking frankly about the issue while her sitcom’s fate was still in the balance, is coming out too.”
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In all kinds of ways, our honorees are making an enduring impact around the globe. See this year’s TIME 100, a list of the most influential people in the world, on TIME.com or in the latest issue of TIME, available on newsstands Thursday.
The latest issue of TIME, featuring our cover story on the secret society of presidents, will hit newsstands Friday.
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The latest issue of TIME, featuring “Rethinking Heaven” by Jon Meacham, will hit newsstands Friday.
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The latest issue of TIME, featuring “The Truth About Oil,” hits newsstands Friday.
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