No other nation's construction, both politically and socially, owes such a debt to lawyers as the United States of America. From the founding fathers to its first black president, lawyers have been present at and central to key points in its history. This book explores exactly who those lawyers are and the contribution they made. Raleigh, Jefferson, Wilson, Roosevelt and Obama are all examined and assessed. The author combines his wide legal experience and engaging writing style to produce a book that will enthral both lawyers and laymen.