Massachusetts § 15YYYY - World War II Commemoration Day

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 15YYYY — World War II Commemoration Day, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 15YYYY. World War II Commemoration Day

Section 15YYYY. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart September 2 as World War II Commemoration Day, in honor of those who served in that war and recommending that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people and recommending that church bells be rung at 9:04 a.m. on that day in recognition of the final surrender of Japan and the formal conclusion of the conflict.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 15YYYY cover?

Section 15YYYY ("World War II Commemoration Day") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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