Us Code § 220703 - Purposes
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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.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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