Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73

§170303 Purposes

Title 36 › Subtitle Subtitle II— - Patriotic and National Organizations › Part Part B— - Organizations › Chapter CHAPTER 1703— - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION › § 170303

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The corporation must defend the Constitution and help keep the country safe. It must collect, preserve, and teach about the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, honor the service of those involved, and care for their graves. It must also push communities and local governments to stay involved, protect American ways and patriotism, and encourage love of country, the flag, and healthy youth.

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Title 36, §170303

Patriotic and National Observances — Source: USLM XML via OLRC

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and include—

(1)upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;

(2)collating, preserving, and encouraging the study of historical episodes, chronicles, mementos, and events pertaining to “The Day of Infamy, 7 December 1941”, and in particular those memories and records of patriotic service performed by the heroic Pearl Harbor survivors and nonsurvivors;

(3)shielding from neglect the graves, past and future, of those who served at Pearl Harbor on that day;

(4)stimulating communities and political subdivisions into taking more interest in the affairs and future of the United States to keep our Nation alert;

(5)fighting unceasingly for our national security to protect the United States from enemies within and without our borders;

(6)preserving the American way of life and fostering the spirit and practice of Americanism; and

(7)instilling love of country and flag and promoting soundness of mind and body in the youth of our Nation.

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Historical and Revision Notes

Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 17030336:3603.Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L. 99–119, § 3, 99 Stat. 498. Before clause (1), the word “objects” is omitted as unnecessary.

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Citation

36 U.S.C. § 170303

Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73