1970-1990 social issues

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Ratification deadline of the Era

March 22, 1972 - 1972

the supreme court was disagreeing with Roe's idea of absolute right to terminate pregnancy from woman.

9 prohibition of Sex discrimination

june 23, 1972

Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade

1973

pregnancy discrimination act

1978

Sandra Day O'Conner serves on the supreme court

1981

Sally Rides on the space shuttle challanger

1983

Meritor Savings Bank V. Vinson

1986

Anita Hill & Clarence Thomas’ Supreme Court confirmation

1992

Violence Against Women Act

1994

Madeleine Albright is sworn in as Secretary of State

1997