§170303 — Title 36 Patriotic and National Observances | U.S. Code

Summary

Creates a corporation to defend the U.S. Constitution and to gather, protect, and promote study of records and memories about 7 December 1941 (Pearl Harbor), especially those of people who served. It must care for the graves of those who served that day; encourage communities and local governments to stay involved in national affairs; protect the nation from threats at home and abroad; preserve American traditions and values; and teach patriotism and healthy minds and bodies to young people.

Title 36, §170303

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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.

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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