Witness History: Archive 2013 - Roe v Wade

Roe v Wade

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In 1973 the landmark decision was made in the US Supreme Court which made abortion legal. Hear from the young lawyer who brought the case. Her name was Sarah Weddington and she was fresh out of law school.

Photo: Sarah Weddington.

Published on Wednesday, 16th January 2013.

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