1995 US Code
Title 36 - PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES AND OBSERVANCES
CHAPTER 9 - NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
Sec. 149 - April thirteenth for commemoration of Thomas Jefferson's birth
View MetadataPublication Title | United States Code, 1994 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES AND OBSERVANCES |
Category | Bills and Statutes |
Collection | United States Code |
SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
Contained Within | Title 36 - PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES AND OBSERVANCES CHAPTER 9 - NATIONAL OBSERVANCES Sec. 149 - April thirteenth for commemoration of Thomas Jefferson's birth |
Contains | section 149 |
Date | 1995 |
Laws in Effect as of Date | January 16, 1996 |
Positive Law | No |
Disposition | standard |
Source Credit | Aug. 16, 1937, ch. 666, 50 Stat. 668. |
Statutes at Large References | 50 Stat. 668 54 Stat. 960 56 Stat. 728 57 Stat. 595 106 Stat. 915 107 Stat. 2291 |
Public Law References | Public Law 102-343, Public Law 103-191 |
§149. April thirteenth for commemoration of Thomas Jefferson's birth
The President of the United States of America is authorized and directed to issue a proclamation calling upon officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on April 13 of each year, and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies in commemoration of the birth of Thomas Jefferson.
(Aug. 16, 1937, ch. 666, 50 Stat. 668.)
Thomas Jefferson Commemoration CommissionPub. L. 102–343, Aug. 17, 1992, 106 Stat. 915, as amended by Pub. L. 103–191, Dec. 14, 1993, 107 Stat. 2291, provided for establishment of Thomas Jefferson Commemoration Commission, a 21-member commission appointed by President, which was to plan, develop, and coordinate programs and activities to commemorate the 250th anniversary of birth of Thomas Jefferson, to honor historical locations associated with life of Thomas Jefferson, and to award medals and certificates to individuals and organizations that have significantly contributed to preservation of Jefferson's professional accomplishments. Commission to submit a final report to President and to Congress no later than Dec. 31, 1994, and to terminate not later than 60 days following that date.
Bicentennial Celebration of Birth of JeffersonThe Thomas Jefferson Bicentennial Commission was created by act Sept. 24, 1940, ch. 730, 54 Stat. 960, and vested with authority to make plans for the celebration in 1943 of the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson, and these powers were further extended by act July 30, 1942, ch. 537, 56 Stat. 728.
The National Agricultural Jefferson Bicentenary Committee was created and appointed to carry out appropriate exercises in recognition of Jefferson's contributions to the farmers and the agriculture of the Nation by act Dec. 3, 1943, ch. 333, 57 Stat. 595.
Cross ReferencesOccasions for display of flag, see section 174 of this title.
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