Title 36Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73

§152903 Purposes

Title 36 › Subtitle Subtitle II— - Patriotic and National Organizations › Part Part B— - Organizations › Chapter CHAPTER 1529— - NATIONAL SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN COLONISTS › § 152903

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Creates a national corporation with eight main purposes. These include researching, recording, and publishing the history and actions of American colonists and their memoirs; building memorials to honor them; encouraging respect for U.S. institutions, laws, and the flag; running educational and self-improvement programs; awarding scholarships and helping schools; volunteering and donating to veterans’ hospitals; and doing other charitable work, including national presidents’ projects, as its articles or bylaws allow.

Full Legal Text

Title 36, §152903

Patriotic and National Observances — Source: USLM XML via OLRC

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis—
(1)to conduct, record, and publish the results of research on the history and deeds of the American colonists;
(2)to publish the memoirs of American colonists;
(3)to erect memorials to commemorate the history and deeds of the American colonists;
(4)to promote respect and admiration for the institutions, laws, and flag of the United States;
(5)to engage in mutual improvement and educational activities;
(6)to establish scholarships to assist needy and deserving students and to promote the improvement of educational institutions;
(7)to engage in volunteer service and make contributions to veterans hospitals; and
(8)to perform other charitable activities, including the national presidents’ projects, as may be provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the corporation.

Legislative History

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Historical and Revision Notes

Pub. L. 105–225 Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 15290336:2903.Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–561, § 3, 98 Stat. 2910. Before clause (1), the words “objects” and “for which the corporation is organized” are omitted as unnecessary. Clauses (6)–(8) restate 36:2903(6) as 3 clauses for clarity. Pub. L. 105–354This amends section 152903(8) of title 36 to correct an inconsistency in the revised title.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Par. (8). Pub. L. 105–354 substituted “corporation” for “Corporation”.

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Citations & Metadata

Citation

36 U.S.C. § 152903

Title 36Patriotic and National Observances

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73