Title 36, Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-110
§112 Honor America Days
Title 36 › Subtitle I — Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies › Part A — Observances and Ceremonies › CHAPTER 1 — PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES › § 112
Summary
The 21 days between Flag Day and Independence Day honor America. Congress calls for public gatherings and activities during that time.
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Title 36, §112
Patriotic and National Observances, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
(a)Designation.—
The 21 days from Flag Day through Independence Day is a period to honor America.
(b)Congressional Declaration.—
Congress declares that there be public gatherings and activities during that period at which the people of the United States can celebrate and honor their country in an appropriate way.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 112(a)36:157b (words before comma).June 13, 1975, Pub. L. 94–33, 89 Stat. 211. 112(b)36:157b (words after comma).
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Citation
36 U.S.C. § 112
Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110