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As a person born on this date, sandra day oconnor is listed in our database as the 21st most popular celebrity for the day march 26 and the 19th most popular for the year 1930. Sandra day o connor, americas first woman justice, was called the most powerful woman in america. Aug 18, 2005 justice o connor s chico summarizes a day out riding with her horse chico. Sandra day oconnor, the first woman named to the u. Sandra day oconnor, chico dutton, 2005 the front cover of chico proclaims a true story from the childhood of the first woman supreme court justice. How sandra day oconnor became the most powerful woman in. Out of order by sandra day oconnor publishers lunch. Supreme court, fought discrimination in the courtroom throughout her life. For some time now, ruth bader ginsburg has been having a moment. I dont share her political views so i cant say i agree with her opinions in a lot of cases.
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