Ruth Bader Ginsburg:

A great man once said that the true symbol of America is not the eagle, but the common barnyard chicken, because she is the most common bird in America and she lays eggs for everyone.

— Ruth Bader Ginsburg Contemporary

Supreme Court Justice

Context

Speaking about Justice Thurgood Marshall

Date / Period

1993

Source

https://www.supremecourt.gov/publicinfo/speeches/sp_05-13-19_RBG_Marshall.pdf

Verification

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Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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