Bruce Raymond Voeller (May 12, 1934 – February 13, 1994) was a biologist and researcher, primarily in the field of AIDS, and gay rights activist.

In 1977, the now renamed National LGBTQ Task Force held the first-ever meeting at the White House with President Jimmy Carter marking the first time openly gay and lesbian leaders were welcomed there, and the first official discussion of gay and lesbian rights in the White House.

President Jimmy Carter’s assistant, Midge Costanza, met with Task Force co-chairs and board members as well as representatives of gay and lesbian organizations for a briefing on critical policy issues affecting this constituency.

Attendees at the White House meeting included: Frank Kameny, Myra Keddell, Charles Brydon, Ray Hartman, Betty Powell, William Kelley,[7] Troy Perry, Jean O'Leary, Elaine Noble, George Raya and Pokey Anderson.

[10][11] The SNM is the first U.S. national monument dedicated to LGBTQ rights and history,[12] while The Wall's unveiling was timed to take place during the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots.