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36 U.S.C. 115: Loyalty DayText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 1-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
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§115. Loyalty Day

(a)  Designation.⁠—May 1 is Loyalty Day.

(b)  Purpose.⁠—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)  Proclamation.⁠—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.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1257 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

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Section

Source (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).