WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Human Rights Campaign announced that President Barack Obama will deliver the keynote address at the organization’s 15th annual National Dinner on Saturday, October 1 in Washington, D.C.  President Obama previously addressed the event in 2009.

“We are honored to share this night with President Obama who has a tremendous record of accomplishment for LGBT people,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.  “On the heels of the end to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ we look forward to celebrating our victories and redoubling our efforts for the fights that remain ahead.”