October 1982 Issue [Article] Closets of power Download PDF Adjust Share As a high government official and a homosexual, Dan Bradley led a double life that is common among congressmen, White House aides, and others in the political world. Here is his story, and theirs. by Taylor Branch, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 20th century Biography Closeted gays Dan s Gay men Social life and customs Washington (D.C.) More from Taylor Branch The Adversary There is a large and historical callous on my right middle finger that marks how seriously I have taken the political demise of Richard Nixon. The protrusion is occasioned by… The Ben Bradlee tapes The Kennedy vendetta Adjust Share