Belva Ann Lockwood

Biography

Belva Ann Lockwood (1830–1917) is celebrated at Congressional Cemetery as a tireless advocate for equality, the first woman admitted to the bar of the United States Supreme Court and the first woman to argue a case before that tribunal.

Her courageous campaigns for the presidency challenged the nation to expand its vision of who could serve, and her unwavering commitment to the rule of law continues to inspire aspiring lawyers and activists.