Presidents' Day is February 15 – During the month of February the birthday of two of our greatest Presidents takes place - Abraham Lincoln who was born on Feb. 12th and George Washington who was born on Feb. 22nd. On February 15 we recognize this day to honor all past presidents of the United States of America.

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With his historic election to the White House, Barack Obama became the 26th lawyer to occupy our nation's highest office. But how many of these chief executives also served as presidents of bar associations? How many appeared as counsel before the U.S. Supreme Court? And if one were to assemble an all-star law firm from among these national leaders, whose names would appear on top of the firm's stationery?

Take the America's Lawyer-Presidents quiz and learn more. The first person to submit correct answers will receive a free signed copy of the Updated Edition of America's Lawyer-Presidents. Take the quiz now!

American Bar Association and YMCA Youth in Government Partners in Civic Engagement is a valuable resource to direct ABA members and legal professionals to local opportunities that will allow them to assist young people in their quest to learn more about our government and political processes. This publication was produced through the joint efforts of the American Bar Association Division for Public Education and the YMCA Youth in Government Program (YIG). The booklet describes the variety of YMCA YIG programs offered in 38 states and the District of Columbia and provides information about a range of law-related volunteer opportunities and options including occasional, short term and longer term volunteer roles and presents profiles of ABA members who are YIG alumni and volunteers. Download a free copy of this 24 page booklet or purchase copies of the booklet from the ABA Web Store.