Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73not60
§140302 Purposes
Title 36 › Subtitle Subtitle II— Patriotic and National Organizations › Part B— Organizations › Chapter 1403— THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA › § 140302
Summary
Lists five goals: protect national faith and morals; deepen friendship in the military; support service members' and veterans' spiritual life; uphold the Constitution; and promote justice, peace, goodwill.
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Title 36, §140302
Patriotic and National Observances — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1)to safeguard and strengthen the forces of faith and morality of our Nation;
(2)to perpetuate and deepen the bonds of understanding and friendship of our military service;
(3)to preserve our spiritual influence and interest in all members and veterans of the Armed Forces;
(4)to uphold the Constitution of the United States; and
(5)to promote justice, peace, and good will.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 14030236:313.Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 956, § 3, 64 Stat. 868.
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36 U.S.C. § 140302
Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60