§ 20903. Purposes

Type Statute
Publication 2024-04-08
State In force
Department United States Congress
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§ 20903. Purposes

(1) encouraging fraternity for the common good;

(2) fostering patriotism and loyalty;

(3) assisting widows and orphans of deceased ex-prisoners of war;

(4) assisting ex-prisoners of war who have been injured or disabled as a result of their service;

(5) maintaining allegiance to the United States;

(6) preserving and defending the United States from all enemies; and

(7) maintaining historical records.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1290.)

Before clause (1), the words “objects and” are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (5), the words “of America” are omitted for consistency.

Historical and Revision Notes
RevisedSection Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
20903 36:2103. Aug. 10, 1982, Pub. L. 97–234, § 3, 96 Stat. 261.

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