Legislation1958
Law Day Established
President Dwight D. Eisenhower established Law Day as a national day of dedication to the principles of government under law. Congress later codified May 1 as Law Day in 1961, intended as an alternative to communist May Day celebrations during the Cold War.
Why It Matters
Law Day reaffirms the American commitment to the rule of law, due process, and equal justice under the Constitution as the foundation of a free society.