Sadly, I wasn’t able to retrieve the list of notable women buried at Arlington before it was removed. In an effort to rewrite history and marginalize women, minorities, and those with disabilities, the current leader of the U.S. has ordered their contributions to be erased from government websites and other materials.
Using several sources, I have been able to compile a list of women interred at ANC.
Alice Roosevelt Longworth (1884–1980) – Daughter President Theodore Roosevelt, known for her influence in Washington society and her sharp wit.
MSGT Allie G. Harshaw (1918-2013) – A trailblazer in the U.S. Air Force, becoming the first Black female Air Force master sergeant to retire with 30 years of military service. Her remarkable career spanned decades, during which she broke racial and gender barriers in the armed forces. Harshaw’s dedication and leadership paved the way for greater inclusivity and representation of Black women in the military.
Dr. Anita Newcomb McGee (1864–1940) – founded the Army Nurse Corps. Her efforts during the Spanish-American War led to the establishing of a permanent nurse corps within the U.S. Army, significantly advancing military medicine. As the acting assistant surgon general she was the only woman permitted to wear a military uniform during the Spanish-American War.
Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody (b. 1953) – The first woman in U.S. military history to achieve the rank of four-star general.
Anna Etheridge Hooks (1839-1913) – Nurse who served in 32 battles during the Civil War, She was known as “Gentle Anna” and for her dedication to care for the wounded.
Anna Maxwell (1851–1929) – Dubbed the “American Florence Nightingale,” Maxwell was a pioneering nurse who contributed significantly to the establishment of the Army Nurse Corps. Her efforts during the Spanish-American War improved sanitary conditions and care for wounded soldiers.
Anna Sanborn Hamilton (1848–1927) – Co-founder and president of the League of American Pen Women, contributing to the advancement of women in literature and the arts.
Annie Glenn (1920–2020) – Glenn’s advocacy for individuals with speech disorders and disabilities, her work brought significant attention to communication disorder. She was the wife astronaut and Senator John Glenn.
LTCDR Barbara Allen Rainey (1948–1982) – First female aviator in the U.S. Navy, and a trailblazer for women in military aviation. She was killed in a plane crash.
CDR Beatrice V. Ball (1902-1963) Senior officer in SPAR, the U.S. Coast Guard women’s reserve
LT COL Betty Jane Williams (1919-2008) Engineering test pilot in the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) in WWII
Carol H. Arndt (1919–1980) – Journalist and women’s editor for Army Times. Arndt’s work highlighted the contributions and challenges of servicewomen, advocating for their recognition and equality.
She is interred at Arlington National Cemetery alongside her husband, Lt. Cmdr. Edward J. Arndt, a U.S. Navy officer, symbolizing their shared dedication to service and their lasting legacy in military history.
LT COL Charity Adams Earley (1918–2002) – Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams Earley was the commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve overseas during World War II. Her leadership ensured that millions of pieces of mail were delivered to American troops, boosting morale and efficiency.
Christa McAuliffe (1948-1986) – First teacher in space; killed in the Challenger tragedy in 1986
Constance Bennett (1904–1965) – A prominent actress during Hollywood’s Golden Age, Bennett starred in numerous films and was known for her elegance and style. She is buried with her husband, Brigadier General Theron John Coulter.
Cynthia J. O’Connell (1952–1995) – A U.S. Army nurse killed in the Oklahoma City bombing, remembered for her dedicated service.
CDR Darlene M. Iskra (b. 1959) – The first woman to command a U.S. Navy ship, USS Opportune.
Diana Sowle (1930–2018) – An actress best known for her role as Mrs. Bucket in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. She is interred with her husband William David Sowle.
Eleanor Wilson McAdoo (1889–1967) – Author and daughter of President Woodrow Wilson.
Elizabeth Hanson (1979–2009) – A CIA officer killed in the Camp Chapman attack in Afghanistan, remembered for her service and dedication.
Elizabeth Powel (1743–1830) – A prominent socialite and political adviser to George Washington.
Elizebeth Friedman (1892–1980) – pioneering cryptanalyst, Friedman broke thousands of codes during the Prohibition era and both World Wars, significantly contributing to U.S. intelligence efforts. She is buried alongside her husband, William F. Friedman, also a notable cryptologist.
Dr. Esther Pohl Lovejoy (1869–1967) – A physician and public health advocate who organized humanitarian medical efforts during and after World War I.
Ethel Kennedy (1928–2024) – Widow of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, was a dedicated human rights advocate and matriarch of the Kennedy family. She was laid to rest beside her husband at Arlington National Cemetery in November 2024.
Eunice Renshaw Geiger (1893–1982) – Served as the First Lady of Guam, contributing to the island’s social and cultural development during her tenure.
Fay Bainter (1893–1968) – An Academy Award-winning actress known for her work in film, theater, and television. She was interred alongside her husband, U.S. Navy officer Reginald Venable.
RADM Grace Hopper (1906–1992) Rear Admiral Grace Hopper was a trailblazing computer scientist and U.S. Navy officer. She developed the first compiler for a computer programming language and was instrumental in the creation of COBOL, an early high-level programming language. Hopper’s work laid the foundation for modern computing. She was the longest-serving military officer in U.S. History.
Gretta Bader (1931–2014) – A renowned sculptor, Bader’s works include notable public commissions. She is interred with her husband, William B. Bader.
Hazel Johnson-Brown (1927–2011) – The first Black female general in the U.S. Army and the first Black chief of the Army Nurse Corps.
BG Helen Hamilton Gardener (1853-1925) – U.S. Civil Service Commissioner, said to have persuaded President Woodrow Wilson to support women’s voting rights
Helen Herron Taft (1861–1943) – Helen Taft, affectionately known as “Nellie,” was the wife of President William Howard Taft and served as First Lady of the United States from 1909 to 1913. She was instrumental in the planting of the iconic cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C., a symbol of the enduring friendship between the United States and Japan.
Helen Warren Langley (1924-1980) -Editor of the National Basic Intelligence Factbook for the CIA; interred with her husband, Lt. Col. Robert E. Langley, U.S. Army
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (1929–1994) – Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the wife of President John F. Kennedy, was renowned for her elegance, style, and dedication to the arts and historic preservation. As First Lady from 1961 to 1963, she worked tirelessly to restore the White House and showcased its historical significance to the public.
Jane Delano (1862–1919) was the founder of the American Red Cross Nursing Service and served as the Superintendent of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps.
A pioneer in the field of nursing, she also served on the board of the American Journal of Nursing. Although she shared the Delano surname, she was only a distant relative of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Jane Muskie (1927–2004) – The wife of Senator Edmund Muskie, Jane Muskie served as the First Lady of Maine and was active in environmental and educational causes.
Maj Gen Jeanne M. Holm (1921–2010) – Major General Jeanne M. Holm was the first woman to reach the rank of Major General in the U.S. Air Force. She was a strong advocate for the integration and advancement of women in the military.
Capt Joy Bright Hancock (1898-1986) – One of the first women to be sworn into the regular Navy Hancock served in both World War I & World War II.
Lt Col Juanita Hipps (1912-1979) – Lt. Col. Juanita Hipps served as a U.S. Army nurse in the Philippines during WWII; wrote the bestselling book I Served on Bataan
Judith A. Resnik (1949-1986) – Engineer and astronaut killed in the Challenger tragedy
Juliet Opie Hopkins (1818–1890) – Known as the “Florence Nightingale of the South,” Juliet Opie Hopkins was a Confederate nurse during the Civil War. She dedicated her resources and efforts to caring for wounded soldiers, earning her a place of honor at Arlington.
LT Kara Spears Hultgreen (1965-1994) – First female carrier-based fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy
Katherine Tupper Brown Marshall (1882-1978) – Wife of General George C. Marshall, U.S. Army; author of Together: Annals of an Army Wife (1946)
Lena Santos Ferguson (1928–2004) – A secretary for the U.S. Department of the Navy and the second African-American member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Lenah Higbee (1874–1941) – Second Superintendent of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps during World War I. She was the first woman to receive the Navy Cross for her exceptional service and leadership.
Lydia H. Tilton (1839–1915) – A lyricist known for “Old Glory,” the national song of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Maj Gen Marcelite Jordan Harris (1943-2018) – First female African-American general officer in the U.S. Air Force, retiring in 1997 as major general and the highest ranking female Air Force officer
Marguerite Higgins (1920-1966) – Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent; interred with her husband, Lt. Gen. William Evens Hall, U.S. Air Force.
Capt Marie Teresa Rios (1917–1999) – Driver of U.S. Army trucks and Civil Air Patrol pilot during WWII; author of The Fifteenth Pelican, basis for TV sitcom The Flying Nun.
Maj Marie Therese Rossi (1959-1991) – First American female combat commander to fly into battle during the Persian Gulf War; killed in a helicopter crash in 1991
Tec 5 (Corp) Mary Crawford Ragland (1922-2010) – Member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-black, all-female Women’s Army Corps unit to serve overseas during World War II; one of seven 6888th members interred at Arlington
Mary Harlan Lincoln (1846–1937) – Wife of Robert Todd Lincoln and daughter-in-law of President Abraham Lincoln, Mary Harlan Lincoln was a notable figure in Washington society during her time.
Mary Lee Fitzhugh Custis (1788–1853) + Wife of George Washington Parke Custis and mother-in-law to Robert E. Lee, she played a significant role in the history of Arlington House.
Mary Randolph (1762–1828) – Mary Randolph holds the distinction of being the first person buried at Arlington National Cemetery. She was an accomplished author, best known for her cookbook, The Virginia House-Wife” which is considered one of the most influential American culinary texts of the 19th century.
Mary Roberts Rinehart (1876-1958) – War correspondent reporting from the Belgian front in World War, and later a famed mystery writer; interred with her husband, Maj. Stanley Marshall Rinehart, U.S. Army
Maureen O’Hara (1920–2015) – A legendary actress known for her roles in classic films such as “The Quiet Man” and “Miracle on 34th Street.” She is interred as Maureen FitzSimons Blair alongside her husband, Brigadier General Charles F. Blair Jr.
Maureen Reagan (1941–2001) – Daughter of President Ronald Reagan and a prominent advocate for Alzheimer’s research and women’s rights.
Mildred Harnack (1902–1943) – An American teacher and resistance fighter during World War II, executed by the Nazis. A cenotaph in her honor is at Arlington.
Namahyoke Curtis (1861-1935) – African-American nurse in late 19th-century Washington; recruited Black nurses for the Spanish-American War effort
Dr. Ollie Josephine B. Bennett (1873-1957) – First female medical officer commissioned in the U.S. Army
Patricia Kennedy Lawford (1924–2006) – Sister of President John F. Kennedy and an advocate for children’s health causes.
Phyllis Kirk (1927–2006) – An actress known for her roles in film and television during the 1950s, including the classic horror film House of Wax. She is buried alongside her husband, Warren V. Bush, a U.S. Air Force Sergeant.
Priscilla Lane (1915–1995) – A film actress who appeared in several notable movies in the 1930s and 1940s, including Alfred Hitchcock’s “Saboteur.” She is interred alongside her husband, Colonel Joseph A. Howard, a U.S. Air Force officer.
Roberta McCain (1912–2020) – Mother of Senator John McCain, Roberta McCain was known for her vibrant personality and active involvement in her son’s political career.
Col Ruby Bradley (1907-2002) – Nurse in United States Army Nurse Corps; cared for fellow captives as a Japanese prisoner of war in the Philippines during World War II
Col Ruth A. Lucas (1920-2013) – First female African-American colonel in the U.S. Air Force; highest-ranking African-American woman in the Air Force at the time of her retirement
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933–2020) – Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a pioneering advocate for gender equality and women’s rights. Her legal career and tenure on the Supreme Court profoundly impacted American jurisprudence.
Seraph Young Ford (1846-1938) – First American woman to vote under a women’s equal suffrage law; interred with her husband, a Union Army veteran from the Civil War
Vinnie Ream (1847-1914) – First woman and youngest person (at 18) to receive a commission from the U.S. government (to design a sculpture of Abraham Lincoln for the U.S. Capitol Rotunda)
Capt Winifred Collins (1911-1999) – Chief of Naval Personnel for Women in the U.S. Navy and director of the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service.
Zitkála-Ša (1876-1938) Yankton Dakota activist and clerk for the Bureau of Indian Affairs; married to Captain Raymond Talefase Bonnin, U.S. Army.
The Dee Zone 
Not only is a travesty that saddens me, it is so disrespectful of intelligent, inspiring women and their accomplishments. I am so glad that you were able to get information about many of them. Over the years, I have read about most of those women. I pray for America. Our country seems to be regressing somehow. Time will tell, and God is in charge.
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It is alarming and sad
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