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36 U.S.C. 152903: PurposesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 1529-NATIONAL SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN COLONISTS

§152903. Purposes

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis⁠—

(1)  to conduct, record, and publish the results of research on the history and deeds of the American colonists;

(2)  to publish the memoirs of American colonists;

(3)  to erect memorials to commemorate the history and deeds of the American colonists;

(4)  to promote respect and admiration for the institutions, laws, and flag of the United States;

(5)  to engage in mutual improvement and educational activities;

(6)  to establish scholarships to assist needy and deserving students and to promote the improvement of educational institutions;

(7)  to engage in volunteer service and make contributions to veterans hospitals; and

(8)  to perform other charitable activities, including the national presidents’ projects, as may be provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the corporation.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1420 ; Pub. L. 105–354, § 1(10) , Nov. 3, 1998 , 112 Stat. 3244 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

152903

36:2903.

Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–561, § 3, 98 Stat. 2910.

Before clause (1), the words “objects” and “for which the corporation is organized” are omitted as unnecessary.

Clauses (6)–(8) restate 36:2903(6) as 3 clauses for clarity.

Pub. L. 105–354

This amends section 152903(8) of title 36 to correct an inconsistency in the revised title.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998⁠—Par. (8). Pub. L. 105–354 substituted “corporation” for “Corporation”.