The picture is the illustrated cover of the book. It shows Belva Lockwood standing in the foreground, and behind her are several other women. One of the women is holding picket sign that says, "Equal rights for all." In the background, is a picture of the U.S. Capitol building.

A Lady Has The Floor: Belva Lockwood Speaks Out for Women’s Rights

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Belva Lockwood’s efforts to secure the right to vote didn’t stop her from running for the presidency in 1884 when affiliated with the National Equal Rights Party. Her “firsts” paved the way for those who carried on.

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