Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor waves after her unanimous confirmation by the U.S. Senate to the Supreme Court, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 21, 1981. Standing with O'Connor, from left to right, are: Attorney General William French Smith, Sen. Barry Goldwater, R-Ariz., Sen. Dennis DeConcini, D-Ariz., Vice President George Bush, and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Strom Thurmond, R-S.C.
Author: CBS News Staff
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