October 1982 Issue [Article] Closets of power 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