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What is one reason President Reagan chose Justice Sandra Day O'Connor for the Supreme Court?
President Reagan chose Justice Sandra Day O'Connor for the Supreme Court primarily to fulfill his campaign promise to appoint the first woman to the Court, reflecting a commitment to gender diversity in the judiciary. O'Connor's prior judicial experience and moderate conservative views aligned with Reagan's vision for the Court, making her a suitable candidate to influence legal interpretations in line with his administration's ideals. Her appointment also aimed to appeal to women voters and demonstrate a progressive stance on gender equality.
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What historic US Supreme Court nomination did President Reagan make in 1981?
President Reagan nominated the first woman, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, to the US Supreme Court in 1981. Justice O'Connor retired in January 2006.
What changes to the supreme court did president Ronald Reagan make in an attempt to steer the government in a conservative direction?
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How did president Reagan change the makeup of the supreme court?
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What changes to the supreme court did Ronald Reagan make in a attempt to steer the government in a conservative direction?
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What is Sandra Day O'Connor famous for?
Sandra Day O'Connor (born March 26, 1930) is a retired Supreme Court Justice. She was the first woman appointed to be a Justice of the US Supreme Court; President Reagan appointed her in 1981. She served till 2006.
In what year was Justice Antonin Scalia appointed to the US Supreme Court?
President Ronald Reagan appointed Antonin Scalia to the US Supreme Court in 1986.
What Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court took office on September 26 1986?
President Reagan appointed Senior Associate Justice Antonin Scalia to the Supreme Court on September 26, 1986.
Who did Justice Kennedy succeed on the US Supreme Court?
President Reagan appointed Justice Anthony Kennedy to succeed Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr., in 1988 following Justice Powell's retirement.
Who nominated the justice who has been on the US Supreme Court longest?
President Ronald Reagan nominated senior Justice Antonin Scalia to the US Supreme Court in 1986. Justice Scalia will have served 25 years on September 26, 2011.
Who was the First Lady justice chosen?
Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman to serve as a Supreme Court Justice in the United States. She was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981.
Was the first woman justice appointed the US Supreme Court by President Ford or Nixon or Carter or Johnson?
none of them . . . Ronald Reagan nominated the first female US Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O'Connor, in 1981.
Which of President Reagan's US Supreme Court appointees are currently serving?
As of August 2010, two of President Ronald Reagan's three US Supreme Court appointees are still active on the Court. Justice Antonin Scalia, appointed in 1986, became Senior Associate Justice when Justice Stevens retired in June. Justice Anthony Kennedy, appointed in 1988, has served the second longest tenure on the current Court.Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the third Reagan appointee, joined the Court in 1981 and retired in 2006. She was succeeded by Justice Samuel Alito.
