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 209 - AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR (§§ 20901 - 20913)
Section 20903 - 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 209 - AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR Sec. 20903 - Purposes |
Contains | section 20903 |
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. 1290. |
Statutes at Large References | 96 Stat. 261 112 Stat. 1290 |
Public Law References | Public Law 97-234, Public Law 105-225 |
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The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include—
(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.)
Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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20903 | 36:2103. | Aug. 10, 1982, Pub. L. 97–234, §3, 96 Stat. 261. |
Before clause (1), the words “objects and” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (5), the words “of America” are omitted for consistency.
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