
1930 – 2023
Sandra Day O'Connor
The very first woman to be a Supreme Court judge in America.
The Story
Sandra grew up on a big cattle ranch, riding horses and fixing fences.
She loved reading the rules, so she became a lawyer.
For a long time, no one would hire her just because she was a woman.
In 1981 the president picked her for the highest court in America.
She showed the country that women make excellent judges.
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