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Rainbow flags are commonly used as an LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual) pride symbol. The first pride flag used in this context was made by Gilbert Baker and his boyfriend Jomar Teng and shown at San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Pride on June 25 1978.

However, the rainbow flag has also being used as far back as the 16th century as a sign of hope and social change.

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