The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Role Model for Generations

The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers)

by Susan B Katz

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6033 KB
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to serve as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, was a trailblazing figure who dedicated her life to fighting for gender equality and social justice. Her remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming an iconic figure in law and American society is an inspiration to generations.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1933, Ginsburg faced discrimination from a young age. She was denied admission to Harvard Law School because of her gender, and later faced similar challenges at Columbia Law School. Undeterred, she graduated first in her class at Columbia and went on to become a law professor at Rutgers University. In 1972, she co-founded the Women's Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),where she argued numerous cases before the Supreme Court, challenging laws that discriminated against women.

In 1980, Ginsburg was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit by President Jimmy Carter. She served on the appeals court for 13 years, authoring landmark opinions that advanced gender equality. In 1993, President Bill Clinton nominated Ginsburg to the Supreme Court, making her the second woman to serve on the nation's highest court.

As a Supreme Court Justice, Ginsburg continued to be a champion for women's rights and social justice. She wrote majority opinions in several landmark cases that struck down laws that discriminated against women, including the landmark case of United States v. Virginia, which held that the Virginia Military Institute could not exclude women from its undergraduate program. Ginsburg also dissented in important cases, such as Bush v. Gore, where she argued that the Supreme Court should not have intervened in the 2000 presidential election.

Ginsburg's unwavering commitment to justice and her sharp intellect made her a respected figure both on and off the bench. She became a pop culture icon, known as the "Notorious RBG," and was admired by people from all walks of life. Ginsburg's legacy extends far beyond the legal realm; she is an inspiration to generations of women and a symbol of the progress that can be made when people fight for what they believe in.

In her memoir, "My Own Words," Ginsburg wrote, "I would like to be remembered as someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to make a difference in the world." She certainly achieved that goal. Ruth Bader Ginsburg's extraordinary life and legacy will continue to inspire and motivate people for generations to come.

Additional Resources

• Supreme Court of the United States: Biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
• ACLU: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
• NPR: Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Pioneer For Both Gender And Racial Equality

The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers)

by Susan B Katz

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6033 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	64 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE