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36 U.S.C. 20903: PurposesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 209-AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR
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§20903. Purposes

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

(1)  encouraging fraternity for the common good;

(2)  fostering patriotism and loyalty;

(3)  assisting widows and orphans of deceased ex-prisoners of war;

(4)  assisting ex-prisoners of war who have been injured or disabled as a result of their service;

(5)  maintaining allegiance to the United States;

(6)  preserving and defending the United States from all enemies; and

(7)  maintaining historical records.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1290 .)

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20903

36:2103.

Aug. 10, 1982, Pub. L. 97–234, § 3, 96 Stat. 261.

Before clause (1), the words “objects and” are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (5), the words “of America” are omitted for consistency.