In 1977 she organized the first meeting of gay rights activists in the White House, and was the first openly gay person appointed to a presidential commission, the National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year, by Jimmy Carter.
She organized the first meeting of gay rights activists in the White House. This was in 1977. She was the first openly gay person. This was in 1977. This first openly gay person was appointed to a presidential commission by Jimmy Carter. The National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year was a presidential commission.