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Sandra Day O'Connor Being Sworn In

Sandra Day O'Connor

1930 - 2023

First female justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, known for her pragmatic approach to legal issues. 

Diana Ross Portrait Session

Diana Ross

1944 -

Iconic R&B singer and actress who had hits with the Supremes ("Baby Love") as well as solo ("Upside Down").

Portrait Of Robert Frost

Robert Frost

1874 - 1963

Celebrated American poet who wrote verse about rural New England settings in plainspoken language.

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A cartoon titled “The Gerry-Mander” in the Boston Gazette introduces the term “gerrymandering.” It refers to Massachusetts Gov. Elbridge Gerry, who signed into law oddly shaped district boundaries to help the incumbent party.

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