President George W. Bush stands with Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and her husband, John O’Connor, May 2004 in the Oval Office. Justice O’Connor submitted her resignation to the President Friday, July 1, 2005, after 24 years on the High Court to spend more time with her husband. File Photo. White House photo by Eric Draper
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor introduces Alberto Gonzalez to the audience after administering the oath of office to him during ceremonies welcoming him to his new post of U.S. Attorney General. Justice O’Connor submitted her resignation to President George W. Bush Friday, July 1, 2005, to spend more time with her husband, John O’Connor. File photo. White House photo by Paul Morse
With President George Bush looking on, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor swears in Michael Chertoff as Secretary of Homeland Security during ceremonies March 3, 2005, in Washington. The Justice submitted her resignation after 24 years on the High Court in a letter to the President Friday, July 1, 2005. File photo. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush and Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor share a moment backstage March 3, 2005, prior to the swearing-in ceremonies for Michael Chertoff as secretary of Homeland Security. In response to the Justice’s resignation, President Bush called her one of the most admired women of her time and said he was proud to know her. File photo. White House photo by Paul Morse