Quick overview of Sandra Day O'Connor's life

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Western Root

Born in El Paso, Texas, O'Connor grew up on a ranch in Arizona, fostering her love for the outdoor

Stanford Scholar

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Arizona Legislature

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Retirement for Family

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Civic Education Advocate

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Presidential Recognition

The change President Barack Obama awarded O'Connor the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009

Author and Memoirist

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Quick overview of Sandra Day O'Connor's life

Western Root

Stanford Scholar

O'Connor graduated early from Stanford University and later excelled at Stanford Law School

Arizona Legislature

She broke barriers in Arizona politics, becoming the first woman to serve as the majority leader in a state senate

Retirement for Family

She retired in 2006 to care for her ailing husband, who was battling Alzheimer's disease

Civic Education Advocate

O'Connor founded iCivics, an organization dedicated to enhancing civic education in school

Presidential Recognition

Author and Memoirist

Beyond her legal career, O'Connor wrote books, sharing insights into her life and the Supreme Court's history.

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