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- Born: March 26, 1930
- Birthplace: El Paso, Texas
- Supreme Court Career: 1981-2006
- Preceded by: Potter Stewart
- Succeeded by: Samuel Alito
- Received B.A. and LL.B. from Stanford University
- Initially offered a job as a legal secretary instead of a lawyer
- Author of the children's book Chico
- Holds an honorary doctoral degree from Yale University
- Inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame
- Avid golfer
- Married to John Jay O'Connor III
- 3 sons: Scott, Brian and Jay
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Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, serving from 1981 to 2006. She currently serves as the Chancellor of the College of William and Mary, and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the National Constitution Center.
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Supreme Court Career
O'Connor was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and upon confirmation, became the first female justice on the Supreme Court. During the 24 years O'Connor served on the court, she was often considered to be a "swing vote" in several prominent decisions, sometimes supporting the conservative majority, and sometimes siding with the liberal justices. O'Connor announced that she was retiring in 2005 and was replaced by George W. Bush appointee Samuel Alito. -
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Sandra Day O'Connor Questions
What is the best time of the day to exercise? 8 AnswersResearch on lung function, body rhythms, temperature, and hormone levels says one thing - to exercise around 6 pm. But i think Time of day doesn't matter intens... read more
Why no white after Labor Day? 3 Answers"As with many customs and etiquette dictums, it's difficult to pin down the reason behind the prohibition against white after Labor Day. We searched on variatio... read more
Describe a day at the office 1 Answer6:00 am to 6:15am - I hold a staff meeting with the plant manager. 6:15 to 7:00 - Inspect rail cars work by the out going shift. 7:00 to 10:00 - Work on bill... read more
Anyone seen "Premonition" with Sandra Bullock? 1 AnswerYes. Without spoiling it, I would say that the movie was kind of sad in a way. I felt bad for her because she thought she was loosing her mind. I prefer the mov... read more
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Sandra Day O'Connor Timeline
- March 26, 1930: Born
- 1950: Obtains B.A. in Economics from Stanford University
- 1952: Marries John Jay O'Connor III
- 1952-1953: Deputy County Attorney in San Mateo County, California
- 1954-1957: Attorney for Quartermaster Market Center, Frankfurt, Germany
- 1965-1969: Assistant Attorney General of Arizona
- 1969: Appointed to the Arizona State Senate and reelected to two subsequent terms
- 1973: Becomes the first woman to serve as the State Senate Majority Leader
- 1975: Elected judge of Maricopa County Superior Court, Arizona
- 1979: Appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals
- 1981: Nominated by President Ronald Reagan as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, took her seat on September 25
- 1988: Treated for breast cancer
- 1989: Makes legendary vote in Webster v. Reproductive Health Services
- 2005: Announces her retirement immediately upon appointment of her successor
- 2006: Retired from the Supreme Court on January 31, 2006
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Sandra Day O'Connor: Way Too Badass
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Trivia number 2: What was Sandra Day O'Connor's class ranking at Stanford University's Law School?
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in 2005 July 1 Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announces her retirement
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"I don't know that there are any short cuts to doing a good job."Sandra Day O'Connor
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