45 years ago today - Jan 22, 1973

Decided: Roe v. Wade

This landmark decision established that women have a basic right to have an abortion Through various cases, the Supreme Court developed the idea that the Constitution protects a person's to privacy, particularly when it comes to matters involving children and procreation.

[Source: Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline]

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