2011 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, Andorganizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations (§§ 10101 - 240112)
Part B - Organizations (§§ 20101 - 240112)
Chapter 1303 - LEGION OF VALOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED (§§ 130301 - 130311)
Section 130302 - Principles and purposes
View MetadataPublication Title | United States Code, 2006 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, ANDORGANIZATIONS |
Category | Bills and Statutes |
Collection | United States Code |
SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
Contained Within | Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, ANDORGANIZATIONS Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations Part B - Organizations CHAPTER 1303 - LEGION OF VALOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED Sec. 130302 - Principles and purposes |
Contains | section 130302 |
Date | 2011 |
Laws in Effect as of Date | January 3, 2012 |
Positive Law | Yes |
Disposition | standard |
Source Credit | Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1374. |
Statutes at Large References | 69 Stat. 487 75 Stat. 95 112 Stat. 1374 |
Public Law References | Public Law 87-56, Public Law 105-225 |
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(b)
(1) to cherish the memories of the valiant deeds in arms for which the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross, and the Air Force Cross are the insignia;
(2) to promote true fellowship among its members;
(3) to advance the best interests of members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America;
(4) to extend all possible relief to needy members of the corporation and their widows and children; and
(5) to stimulate patriotism in the minds of our youth by encouraging the study of the patriotic, military, and naval history of our Nation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1374.)
Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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130302 | 36:633. | Aug. 4, 1955, ch. 546, §3, 69 Stat. 487; June 21, 1961, Pub. L. 87–56, §2, 75 Stat. 95. |
In subsection (b), the word “purposes” is substituted for “objects” for consistency in the revised title. The words “Navy Cross” are restated before “Air Force Cross” in accordance with the order preferred by the Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Incorporated.
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