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Ruth Bader Ginsburg was born
Joan Ruth Bader was born on March 15th, 1933 to Nathan and Celia Bader in Brooklyn, NY. Resources:
https://www.rd.com/article/ruth-bader-ginsburg/
https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/biographyginsburg.aspx
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/18/us/ruth-bader-ginsburg-dead.html -
Ruth attended Harvard Law School
Ginsburg was 1 of only 9 women in her graduating class of 500. She would rank consistently at the top of her class and proved countless times that she not only belonged but was a top performer. Ruth would transfer out and complete her degree at Columbia Law because the Dean at Harvard would not allow her to finish her degree. -
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Becomes Law Professor at Rutgers University
In 1963 Ginsburg became one of only two female law professors at Rutgers University. In the late 60s she started a seminar on women and the law. In less than 3 years she was arguing gender discrimination cases before the Supreme Court. -
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter appointed Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the U.S Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. She served as an appellate judge there until 1993. In her 13 years she was known for her moderate stance in the court even though the rooms were mostly divided. -
President Clinton Announces Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Nomination to the Supreme Court
In 1993, Byron R. White handed in his resignation, thus opening a seat in the Supreme Court. She took the seat on August 10, 1993 making her the first female Jewish Supreme Court Justice. -
United States v. Virginia
In the case United States v. Virginia, on June 26, 1996, the Supreme Court issued a verdict mandating the acceptance of women by the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). Prior to this decision, VMI had stood as the sole remaining single-sex public university in Virginia. Ginsburg wrote the court opinion and voted in the majority and won the case 7-1. This showing that she was a true force and was well-deserving of her seat. -
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Passes Away
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy is marked by her tireless advocacy for gender equality and civil rights throughout her legal career and her 27 years of service on the Supreme Court. She remains an influential figure in American jurisprudence and a symbol of determination and resilience.