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This Day in Legal History: May Day vs. Law Day
On May 1, 1958, the United States marked the first Law Day, a civic observance created after President Dwight D. Eisenhower designated the date as a national occasion to honor the rule of law. Eisenhower’s proclamation called on lawyers, journalists, broadcasters, schools, and civic groups to help the public better understand the American legal system. Congress later gave the observance formal status in 1961, making May 1 the country’s official annual Law Day. The American Bar Association traces the idea to its former president Charles S. Rhyne…
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