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36 U.S.C. 220703: PurposesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 2207-UNITED STATES SUBMARINE VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II
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§220703. Purposes

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

(1)  preserving and promoting patriotism and loyalty to the United States of America;

(2)  perpetuating and establishing memorials to the memory of shipmates who served aboard United States submarines and gave their lives in submarine warfare during World War II;

(3)  promoting the spirit and unity that existed among the United States Navy submarine crewmen during World War II;

(4)  fostering general public awareness of life aboard submarines during World War II, through securing, restoring, and displaying the submarines that were in service at that time;

(5)  sponsoring annual college scholarships; and

(6)  performing acts of charity as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1479 .)

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220703

36:1803.

Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 97–83, § 3, 95 Stat. 1094.

Before clause (1), the words “objects” is omitted as included in “purposes”.

In clause (1), the words “preserving and promoting” are added for clarity.