President Barack Obama

History was made, If you were watching President Obama's first State of the Union Address in 2010.  when the president mentioned civil rights and the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) citizens. "This year, I will work with Congress and our military to finally repeal the law that denies gay Americans the right to serve the country they love because of who they are. It's the right thing to do."


The president was referring to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", the almost 20-year-old policy that prevents gays and lesbians from serving openly in the armed forces. As Obama made his appeal to repeal the law, television cameras panned across the floor of the House and you could see most of the Democrats giving a huge standing ovation, and even some Republicans applauding. Noticeably sitting stone-faced: Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Michael Mullen and the rest of American military's high command.

Courage was displayed, standing up to America and the World, diggin in and taking a stand to end sexual discrimination.... thats Leadership by Example and QHistory in the making.