The Life of Sandra Day O’Connor
Sandra Day O’Connor, who made history as the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court justice, died on December 1, 2023. She was 93 years old. O’Connor’s Professional Beginnings Before she became a Supreme Court justice, Sandra Day grew up on a 250-square-mile cattle ranch on the border of Arizona and New Mexico. […]
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James Brady Death Ruled “Homicide” In 1981, a man named John Hinckley, Jr. attempted to assassinate then president Ronald Reagan outside of the Washington Hilton Hotel, following a speaking engagement. A group of spectators (who had not been properly screened by the Secret Service) were allowed behind a rope line within fifteen feet of the […]
Remembering Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher was the prime minister of Great Britain from 1979-1990. She is considered one of the most influential people of the 20th century, even though opinions of her can vary widely from person to person. She died at age 87 after having a stroke on April 8th. She was nicknamed “The Iron Lady” because […]