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36 U.S.C. 128: National Maritime 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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§128. National Maritime Day

(a)  Designation.⁠—May 22 is National Maritime Day.

(b)  Proclamation.⁠—The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on⁠—

(1)  the people of the United States to observe National Maritime Day by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes or other suitable places; and

(2)  United States Government officials to display the flag on all Government buildings on National Maritime Day.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1260 .)

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128(a)

36:145 (words before comma).

May 20, 1933, ch. 36, 48 Stat. 73.

128(b)

36:145 (words after comma).