U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew Phelps made history Saturday at the home of his commander in chief.

The 35-year-old active-duty officer proposed to his boyfriend, Ben Schock, 26, in the Grand Foyer of the White House at the end of a holiday tour.

It's believed to be the first time two gay men have gotten engaged inside the White House, and a first for an active-duty member of the U.S. military. A transgender man proposed to his partner in the East Room earlier this year.

"Our first date was to the White House, so I wanted to propose to him there," Phelps told ABC News. "When I got invited to the holiday tour - six months to the day that we had been there on our first date - it was way too much of a coincidence to pass up."

The moment, which Phelps described as a complete surprise to Schock, was captured on camera by fellow tour-goers. Some of the images have since gone viral online.

The White House declined to comment on the engagement. No word on whether the Obamas knew what happened in their halls.

Phelps said his public engagement - made possible in part because of the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" - has been well-received among his Marine Corps peers. But he noted that there could be a rocky road ahead for their relationship after the nuptials planned for next spring.

"The one thing that is overshadowing things," he said, "is the fact that the Defense of Marriage Act is still in effect and the DOD [Defense Department] isn't going to recognize our marriage.

"I'm expecting to get orders to Japan next summer, but as of right now, because they're not going to recognize Ben as my spouse, they're not going to pay for him to accompany me; he's not going to have any health care coverage; and, he's not going to have access to the base while I'm gone," he said.

"I'd have to get permission to live out in town as a 'single officer,' so we'll have to figure that out," he said.

The Supreme Court will later this year review the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage for federal purposes as between one man and one woman.

Courtesy: ngn blog

Subhannallah

Abdul Adam56: Subhannallah

I was shocked when I saw the news, it is total madness, if you ask me...

Damnation!!!

Abdul Adam56: Subhannallah

which one is subhannallah now? D last time i checked everyone has d freedom to choose whoever he wants to marry and everyone has the right to make his sexual preference,abi is it ur anus that they will be inserting their somthing inside :p mr man take your time o,subnalilayi ko hawuszu bi true ni 8-)

Choi!na wa o...dis world is comin to an end.

disgusting

The one on the right cracks me up. He is gay beyond gay.

Since they are enjoying themselves is their business.

Praise the GOD of Sodom!
America da beautiful!
I loooooove this land of the freeeeeee and braaaaaave!!!!!

Callotti: Praise the GOD of Sodom!
America da beautiful!
I loooooove this land of the freeeeeee and braaaaaave!!!!!

Anyway good for them,atleast its not in Aso rock.This aspect is d only area Nigeria seem to be more saner than d US.God bless Nigeria

Insanity!!! Bestial marriage coming soon, man marries a dog only in USA.

jmoore: Insanity!!! Bestial marriage coming soon, man marries a dog only in USA.

kulyie: which one is subhannallah now? D last time i checked everyone has d freedom to choose whoever he wants to marry and everyone has the right to make his sexual preference,abi is it ur anus that they will be inserting their somthing inside :p mr man take your time o.

Abeg sharrrapp there jor na wetin u know. Is this how it was ordained by God? As the saying goes Adam was created for Eve and not for steve so be a good boy and run off nonsense;>

inuyasha01:
Abeg sharrrapp there jor na wetin u know. Is this how it was ordained by God? As the saying goes Adam was created for Eve and not for steve so be a good boy and run off nonsense;>

merry xmas slowpoke

DailyNews:

same to you honey

FUCKKKKK gays. . .