Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Otto Kerner Jr.
Born: August 15, 1908
Died: May 9, 1976 (aged 67)
Bio: Otto Kerner Jr. was the 33rd Governor of Illinois from 1961 to 1968. He is best known for chairing the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders and for a major scandal which led to his imprisonment.