2014 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations (Sections 101 - 300113)
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies (Sections 101 - 2502)
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies (Sections 101 - 903)
Chapter 1 - Patriotic and National Observances (Sections 101 - 144)
Sec. 115 - Loyalty Day

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, ANDORGANIZATIONS
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, ANDORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
Sec. 115 - Loyalty Day
Containssection 115
Date2014
Laws In Effect As Of DateJanuary 5, 2015
Positive LawYes
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1257.
Statutes at Large References72 Stat. 369
112 Stat. 1257
Public and Private LawsPublic Law 85-529, Public Law 105-225

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36 U.S.C. § 115 (2014)
§115. Loyalty Day

(a) Designation.—May 1 is Loyalty Day.

(b) Purpose.—Loyalty Day is a special day for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom.

(c) Proclamation.—The President is requested to issue a proclamation—

(1) calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Loyalty Day; and

(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe Loyalty Day with appropriate ceremonies in schools and other suitable places.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1257.)

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Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
115(a) 36:162 (1st–13th words). July 18, 1958, Pub. L. 85–529, 72 Stat. 369.
115(b) 36:162 (14th word–semicolon).  
115(c) 36:162 (words after semicolon).  

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