Title 36 of the U.S. Code § 140302 - Purposes
Full text of § 140302 from Title 36 of the United States Code.
§ 140302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to safeguard and strengthen the forces of faith and morality of our Nation;
(2) to perpetuate and deepen the bonds of understanding and friendship of our military service;
(3) to preserve our spiritual influence and interest in all members and veterans of the Armed Forces;
(4) to uphold the Constitution of the United States; and
(5) to promote justice, peace, and good will.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1380.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 140302 | 36:313. | Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 956, §3, 64 Stat. 868. |
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