2009 marks the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, regarded by many as our nation’s greatest and most eloquent president. Lincoln, who devoted much of his adult life to the practice of law, was the quintessential American lawyer-president. His background in the law informed both his actions and his oratory.

For Law Day 2009, we encourage efforts nationwide to commemorate Lincoln by exploring this rich and resonant theme – A Legacy of Liberty.

• Teacher Seminar with Close Up Foundation
• Dialogue on Lincoln
• Lincoln as Lawyer, Lincoln as Orator Public Program

• 2009 Law Day Proclamation from President Obama
• Calendar of Events
• Activity Awards
• Calendar of Law Day Programs
• Downloadable Artwork
• Dialogue on Lincoln
• Alliance Member

• Lesson Plan
• Make America Better Activity Sheet

• Lesson Plan
• Civic Participation Chart
• Gettysburg Address PPT
• Reader Theatre Master

• Lesson Plan
• Ex parte Merryman Case Unit
• Fishbowl Discussion

• Public Education Lesson Plans
• Mock Trials

• Emancipation Proclamation
• Gettysburg Address
• Lincoln Memorial
• Lincoln and the Media

• Origins of Law Day
• Planning Guides and Themes

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• 2009 Law Day Planning Guide
• Planning Section
• Publicity Section
• Community Section
• Youth Section
• Catalog
• Order a free Guide