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36 U.S.C. 170303: PurposesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 1703-PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

§170303. Purposes

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.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1442 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

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170303

36:3603.

Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L. 99–119, § 3, 99 Stat. 498.

Before clause (1), the word “objects” is omitted as unnecessary.