David H. Armstrong

Biography

David H. Armstrong was a devoted lawyer and public servant who spent his career balancing the demands of private practice with the needs of the wider community. He stepped onto the national stage as a senator at a time when the nation was striving to rebuild and to define what freedom meant for every citizen.

In the Senate, he advocated for improved river navigation, fairer commerce, and the careful oversight of federal appointments. His steady presence in Washington, D.C. kept Missouri’s interests in sharp focus while he nurtured the civic life of his hometown upon returning to Bellefontaine Cemetery’s neighborhood.