In January 1999, President Clinton advocated for gay and lesbian issues in his State of the Union remarks, the first president ever to do so.
What president gave LGBTQ rights?
Since taking office, President Obama and his Administration have made historic strides to expand opportunities and advance equality and justice for all Americans, including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Americans.Jun 9, 2016
Did Obama create Pride Month?
During his term, President Barack Obama declared the month of June LGBT Pride Month.
President Bill Clinton first declared June as "Gay and Lesbian Pride Month" in 1999, Obama's 2009 proclamation officially established the full "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month".
1999: President Bill Clinton issues the first proclamation, declaring June as "Gay and Lesbian Pride Month".
2009: President Barack Obama issues his first proclamation, expanding the name to "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month".
2011: Obama made a similar proclamation, stating, "I hereby proclaim June 2011 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month".
Ongoing: Obama continued this annual tradition throughout his presidency.
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