Law Day, U.S.A. is celebrated throughout the United States on May 1 to emphasize the importance of law in American life. The American Bar Association and state and local bar associations sponsor Law Day, U.S.A. Many schools, courts, churches, and organizations hold special programs on Law Day, U.S.A. These programs include naturalization ceremonies for new citizens, mock trials, and courthouse tours. President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed the first Law Day in 1958.
