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Public Interest

Nov. 28, 2000

Rose Bird Memorial Fund Rekindles Legacy

When Rose Bird died from breast cancer last December, her legacy was widely distilled to two events - in 1977, she was the first woman appointed to the California Supreme Court. And in 1986, she became the first woman to be ousted from the high-court by the state's voters.

        When Rose Bird died from breast cancer last December, her legacy was widely distilled to two events - in 1977, she was the first woman appointed to the California Supreme Court. And in 1986, she became the first woman to be ousted from the high-court by the state's voters.
        Friends and admirers of the Chief Justice realized there was a much fuller picture to be painted. Meli...

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