Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73not60
§115 Loyalty Day
Title 36 › Subtitle Subtitle I— Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies › Part A— Observances and Ceremonies › Chapter 1— PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES › § 115
Summary
May 1 is Loyalty Day to honor loyalty to the United States and its freedom. The President is asked to issue a proclamation urging flags on all government buildings and ceremonies in schools.
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Title 36, §115
Patriotic and National Observances — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
(a)May 1 is Loyalty Day.
(b)Loyalty Day is a special day for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom.
(c)The President is requested to issue a proclamation—
(1)calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Loyalty Day; and
(2)inviting the people of the United States to observe Loyalty Day with appropriate ceremonies in schools and other suitable places.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 115(a)36:162 (1st–13th words).July 18, 1958, Pub. L. 85–529, 72 Stat. 369. 115(b)36:162 (14th word–semicolon). 115(c)36:162 (words after semicolon).
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36 U.S.C. § 115
Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60