About Sandra Day O'Connor
She was nominated to the Court by President Ronald Reagan and was known as a moderate conservative who often served as a swing vote. Before joining the Supreme Court, O'Connor worked as an Arizona state judge and earlier as a state legislator, becoming the first female majority leader of the Arizona Senate. The Senate confirmed her appointment unanimously.
Awards & Honors
Presidential Medal of Freedom
National Women's Hall of Fame
Brandeis Medal
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Philadelphia Liberty Medal
Texas Women's Hall of Fame
Elizabeth Blackwell Award
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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doctor honoris causa of Keiō University
honorary doctor of Yeshiva University
Margaret Brent Award
48 Arizona Women
Women of the Year
