Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73not60
§108 Constitution Week
Title 36 › Subtitle Subtitle I— Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies › Part A— Observances and Ceremonies › Chapter 1— PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES › § 108
Summary
Each year the President is asked to proclaim Sept. 17–23 as Constitution Week, urging observance in schools and churches.
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Title 36, §108
Patriotic and National Observances — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1)designating September 17 through September 23 as Constitution Week; and
(2)inviting the people of the United States to observe Constitution Week, in schools, churches, and other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 10836:159.Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 875, 70 Stat. 932.
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36 U.S.C. § 108
Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60