Early AIDS Awareness

The emergence of AIDS in the US began to unfold in the late 1960s, with early cases baffling doctors as they observed a pattern of immune system failures among gay men. A significant moment occurred in 1980 when Ken presented with Kaposi's sarcoma, leading to a growing awareness of a mysterious disease. By early 1981, the CDC was alerted to the alarming rise in unusual infections, marking the beginning of a public health crisis that would take years to fully understand.