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36 U.S.C. 140703: PurposesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 1407-MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS
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§140703. Purposes

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws and include⁠—

(1)  promoting military service associations;

(2)  promoting patriotic education and military, naval, and air science;

(3)  defending the honor and integrity of the United States Government and the Constitution;

(4)  fostering fraternal relations among all branches of the Armed Forces;

(5)  encouraging the adoption of a suitable policy of national security; and

(6)  encouraging the commemoration of military service and the establishment of war memorials.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1384 .)

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140703

36:5003.

Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, § 1803, 106 Stat. 2582.

The word “objects” is omitted as unnecessary.