Us Code § 170303 - Purposes
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§ 170303. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and include—
(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;
(2) collating, preserving, and encouraging the study of historical episodes, chronicles, mementos, and events pertaining to "The Day of Infamy, 7 December 1941", and in particular those memories and records of patriotic service performed by the heroic Pearl Harbor survivors and nonsurvivors;
(3) shielding from neglect the graves, past and future, of those who served at Pearl Harbor on that day;
(4) stimulating communities and political subdivisions into taking more interest in the affairs and future of the United States to keep our Nation alert;
(5) fighting unceasingly for our national security to protect the United States from enemies within and without our borders;
(6) preserving the American way of life and fostering the spirit and practice of Americanism; and
(7) instilling love of country and flag and promoting soundness of mind and body in the youth of our Nation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1442.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 170303 | 36:3603. | Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L. 99–119, §3, 99 Stat. 498. |
Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as unnecessary.
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