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Law Day
Law Day was established May 1, 1958 by
Dwight D. Eisenhower as “A day of national dedication to the principles of
government under law.”
In the following year’s official proclamation for Law
Day, President Eisenhower stated: “Free people can assure the blessings of
liberty for themselves only if they recognize the necessity that the rule of
law shall be supreme and that all men shall be equal before the law.”
"Each year when we observe Law Day we celebrate this principle and the
contributions of the women and men who work on behalf of our system of law
and justice." --
Atty. Livia Barndollar, May 1, 2009
2013 Law Day Theme
Realizing the Dream: Equality for All
Muslim Coalition of Connecticut to be Honored at Supreme Court's 2013 Law Day Ceremony - Press Release
Video of Law Day Ceremony at the Connecticut Supreme Court - ( from CT-N, 30 min.)
Previous Law Day Themes and Ceremonies:
- 2012: “No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom”
- 2011: "The Legacy of John Adams: From Boston to Guanatánamo"
- 2010: "Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges"
- 2009: "A Legacy of Liberty - Celebrating Lincoln's Bicentennial"
- 2008: “The Rule of Law: Foundation for Communities of Opportunity and Equity”
- 2007: "Liberty under Law: Empowering Youth, Assuring Democracy"
- 2006: Law Day Ceremony Honoring CT Lawyers Assistance Program
- 2005: "The American Jury: We the People in Action" - Judicial Law Libraries website
- 2004: "To Win Equality by Law: Brown vs. Board at 50"
- 2003: "Celebrate Your Freedom -- Independent Courts Protect Our Liberties"
- 2002: Judicial Branch Celebrates Law Day
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