On your to join us to honor Sandra Day Oconnor. It turns out that Justice Ginsburg and Justice Oconnor sharon distinction that is interesting nicknames. When Justice Oconnor was confirmed she owned the moniker f w. Oh tsv for first women on the Supreme Court. Justice ginsburg meanwhile has been crowned the notorious rbg. Ill leave it to you to decide which one is catcher. The justices also share a lifelong commitment to expanding opportunities for women. So it makes sense that when Justice Ginsburg joins us Justice Oconnor on the bench in 1993 the two bonded over their historic role and current in transforming the Supreme Court. Both justices had to overcome discrimination and professional rejection but Justice Oconnor once put a helpful spin on it. If they had come of age when women could easily be lawyers she told Justice Ginsburg. They would probably have ended up has retired partners of some law firm. But because that round was not open to us Justice Oconnor explained, we had to fi
Started. Welcome to politics and pros. I am justin, the programs manager at the store, i receive classrooms, books, and clients and i can try to speak closer. So thank you all for coming out tonight. Were honored to have Linda Hirshman speaking about sisterinlaws. Now would be the time to turn off any Electronic Devices that may be tempted to beep or buzz throughout the proceedings. Next, linda will be taking questions during the second half of the event. For that we ask that you use one of two microphones. Looks like theres just one tonight on my left. That way everyone here can hear it and it will be on recordings. At the end if you could help us out by folding up your chairs, that will help the cleanup process greatly. Linda hirshman, former professor and law degree from the university of degree and ph. D. In philosophy and practiced law for 15 years, during which she appeared before the u. S. Supreme court for three different cases. Since she has published several nonfiction works,
Privilege of welcoming the second and the third. Were extraordinarily grateful to justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor to join us to honor Sandra Day Oconnor. It turns out that Justice Ginsberg and Justice Oconnor share an unusual distinction and that is interesting nicknames. When Justice Oconnor was confirmed she earned the moniker fwotsc for first woman on the Supreme Court. Justice ginsburg has been kroub crowned the notorious rbg. Ill leave it to you to decide which one is catchier. They share a lifelong commitment to expanding opportunities for women. It makes sense when Justice Ginsburg joins Justice Oconnor on the bench in 1993, the two bonded over their historic role in transforming the Supreme Court. Both justices had to overcome discrimination and professional rejection, but Justice Oconnor once put a helpful spin on it if they had come of age when women could easily be lawyers, she told Justice Ginsburg, they would probably end up as retired partners at some law
Institute, thank you for joining us this evening. I have the pleasure of introducing our two panelists and ted olson in just a moment. I would like to take a moment first to thank justice joining this evening. Its an honor to have you with us. Thank you. Today has been a time to celebrate the legacy of the first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court. This evening, we have the privilege of welcoming the second and the third. Were extraordinarily grateful to justices Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Sonia Sotomayor for joining us to honor Sandra Day Oconnor. Justice ginsberg and justice day oconnor share an unusual distinction, interesting nicknames. Justice oconnor earned the moniker fwotsc. Justice ginsberg, crowned the notorious rbg. Ill leave it to you to decide which one is catchier. The justices also share a lifelong commitment for expanding opportunities for women. It makes sense when Justice Ginsberg joined Justice Oconnor on the bench, they bonded over their role in transfor
Reagan nominated Sandra Day Oconnor to be the first woman to serve on the u. S. Supreme court. Next on American History tv, a discussion with author evan thomas and one of Justice Oconnors sons on the qualification ands characteristics that led to her appointment. Good afternoon. For those ive not had a chance to meet, my name is john. I have the honor of being executive director of the Ronald Reagan president ial foundation and institute. Thank you all for coming out this afternoon. If you would, in honor of our men and women in uniform who defend our freedom around the world, please stand and join me for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for chwhicht stands, one nation, under god, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Please be seated. In the fall of 1988, when president Ronald Reagan broke ground at the site of his future president ial library, im not sure that he could have imagined that