In the great flood of human life that is spawned upon the Earth, it is not often that a man is born

In the great flood of human life that is spawned upon the Earth, it is not often that a man is born

Clarence Darrow was a man who defied the odds and stood out in the great flood of human life that is spawned upon the Earth. Born on April 18, 1857, in Kinsman, Ohio, Darrow was a prominent American lawyer and leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union. He was known for his fierce advocacy for civil rights, labor rights, and the rights of the accused.

Darrow's career was marked by his unwavering commitment to justice and his willingness to take on controversial cases. He gained national fame for his defense of Leopold and Loeb, two wealthy teenagers who were accused of murdering a young boy in a sensational case that captivated the nation. Darrow's impassioned plea for mercy and rehabilitation for his clients helped spare them from the death penalty.