Video: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the 2019 National Book Festival
An interview with Ruth Bader Ginsburg as she discusses her autobiography, life, and legacy.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at the age of 87 on September 18, 2020. She was the second woman and first Jewish woman to serve on the Court. A lifelong advocate of gender equality, Bader Ginsburg rose through the ranks of the legal system at a time when few women found opportunities there. Her pioneering work helped open the field to new generations of talented women. In 1993, President Bill Clinton nominated her to the United States Supreme Court, where she served until her death. She will be remembered as a trailblazer and tireless voice for human rights in the United States.
As the nation mourns the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, it may help to remember her not only as an accomplished jurist, but also as a person. This video from the Library of Congress spotlights Bader Ginsburg at the 2019 National Book Festival. There, she discusses her semi-autobiographical work “My Own Words” with NPR correspondent Nina Totenberg. This informal, often charming interview brings us into the life of Bader Ginsburg and helps us understand her legacy as she saw it.
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