O'Connor, Sandra Day, 1930-

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March 5, 2013

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'Out Of Order' At The Court: O'Connor On Being The First Female Justice.

Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, discusses her new book about the history of the court, and why she doesn't like the term "swing vote." O'Connor served for 24 years, retiring in 2006 to care for her ailing husband.

Sandra Day O'Connor testifying at a judicial hearing

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