Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Timeline of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a pioneering figure in the legal world, serving as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her passing in 2020. Renowned for her unwavering dedication to gender equality and civil rights, she left an indelible mark on American jurisprudence through her groundbreaking opinions and advocacy for social justice.
1933
Birth of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was born on March 15, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York City. She would grow up to become a leading voice for gender equality, women's interests, and civil rights and liberties.
1959
Graduation from Columbia Law School
Ruth Bader Ginsburg graduated from Columbia Law School on June 23, 1959, at the top of her class, after transferring from Harvard Law School.
1963
Became a Professor at Rutgers Law School
In 1963, Ruth Bader Ginsburg began her career as a professor at Rutgers Law School, where she was one of only a few female law professors in the United States at the time.
1970
Co-Founded the Women's Rights Law Reporter
In 1970, Ruth Bader Ginsburg co-founded the Women's Rights Law Reporter, the first law journal in the U.S. to focus exclusively on women's rights.
1972
Founded the Women's Rights Project at the ACLU
Ruth Bader Ginsburg founded the Women's Rights Project at the American Civil Liberties Union in 1972, a pivotal moment in her legal career advocating for gender equality.
1980
Appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals
On June 30, 1980, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, a tenure that lasted until 1993.
1993
Sworn in as Supreme Court Justice
Ruth Bader Ginsburg took her judicial oath on August 10, 1993, becoming the second female justice to be confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States. President Bill Clinton nominated her.
1996
Landmark Decision in United States v. Virginia
In 1996, Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote the majority opinion in United States v. Virginia, holding that the male-only admissions policy at the Virginia Military Institute was unconstitutional.
2009
Received the American Bar Association's Highest Honor
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was awarded the ABA Medal by the American Bar Association on September 9, 2009, recognizing her for her lifetime of work advancing gender equality and justice.
2020
Death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on September 18, 2020, due to complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer, at her home in Washington, D.C.
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