Law Day: May 1, 2009

Celebrate Law Day! May 1 has been designated as Law Day since 1958 by 36 U.S.C. 113. The statute says in part that:


"Law Day is a special day of celebration by the people of the United States—
(1) in appreciation of their liberties and the reaffirmation of their loyalty to the United States and of their re dedication to the ideals of equality and justice under law in their relations with each other and with other countries; and
(2) for the cultivation of the respect for law that is so vital to the democratic way of life."


Each year, the President issues a presidential proclamation in honor of Law Day. The theme of this year's Law Day is a Legacy of Liberty: Celebrating Lincoln's Bicentennial. More information on President Lincoln's contributions can be found in the document Dialogue on Lincoln that was created by the American Bar Association to use a teaching tool in public education projects across the country.