Don't Ask, Don't Tell

In "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," two soldiers engaged in a playful water fight embody a moment of joy and camaraderie, juxtaposed against a backdrop of a policy that forced concealment of their true selves.

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Relevant Year: 1994 Explanation: The year marks the start of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in the U.S. military, contrasting with the painting's depiction of unguarded, genuine connection.