How a cowgirl from Arizona leaped barriers to make history

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, passed away on December 1 at the age of 93. ShareAmerica is featuring this previously published account of her achievements and legacy.

Since this story’s 2016 publication, women have continued to advance to America’s highest court. Justice Amy Coney Barrett has served since 2020 and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson since 2022. Former Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died in 2020.

Sandra Day O’Connor knows a thing or two about breaking down barriers.