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Sandra day oconnors out of order the new york times. Sandra day oconnor born march 26, 1930 was a associate justice of the supreme court of the united states from september 25, 1981 january 31, 2006. List of books and articles about sandra day oconnor online. Sandra day oconnor born march 26, 1930 is a retired justice of the supreme court of the united states.
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