In memory of the late Phyllis Diller, here is an historical
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From Wikipedia:
Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood (October 24, 1830 – May 19, 1917) was an
American attorney, politician, educator, and author. She was active in working
for women's rights. The press of her day referred to her as a "suffragist,"
someone who believed in women's suffrage or voting rights. Lockwood overcame
many social and personal obstacles related to gender restrictions. After
college, she became a teacher and principal, working to equalize pay for women
in education. She supported the movement for world peace, and was a proponent
of temperance.
Lockwood graduated from law school in Washington, D.C. and became one of the first female lawyers in the United States. In 1879, she successfully petitioned Congress to be allowed to practice before the United States Supreme Court, becoming the first woman attorney given this privilege. Lockwood ran for president in 1884 and 1888 on the ticket of the National Equal Rights Party and was the first woman to appear on official ballots.
Lockwood graduated from law school in Washington, D.C. and became one of the first female lawyers in the United States. In 1879, she successfully petitioned Congress to be allowed to practice before the United States Supreme Court, becoming the first woman attorney given this privilege. Lockwood ran for president in 1884 and 1888 on the ticket of the National Equal Rights Party and was the first woman to appear on official ballots.
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