Couric interviewed thelate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgin 2014 and 2016 and gave her a collar for her robe.

I always want to know what shaped them."

In 1992, Couric interviewed her when her name was still fresh in American minds.

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“She has been such an important voice for women.”

“She taught me the importance of being tough and thick-skinned,” Couric toldPeople.

I tried to learn through osmosis."

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When Couric interviewed her, she was inspired.

“She has shown such grit and grace,” she told People.

“Her commitment to changing our country is just awe-inducing to me.”

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“I’d watch every Saturday night in my friend’s basement and saw what the possibilities were.

Interviewing her really made things come full circle.”

If they stayed in school through high school, she would pay for their college.

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She made good on that promise, and her foundation still offers educational opportunities today.

In 2006, Couric interviewed her and was proud to tell her incredible story.

“She did that every year for years.

Now she’s paid for more than 130 kids to go to college.