2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 1407 - Military Order of the World Wars
Sec. 140703 - Purposes

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 140703 (2017)
Section Name §140703. Purposes
Section Text

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws and include—

(1) promoting military service associations;

(2) promoting patriotic education and military, naval, and air science;

(3) defending the honor and integrity of the United States Government and the Constitution;

(4) fostering fraternal relations among all branches of the Armed Forces;

(5) encouraging the adoption of a suitable policy of national security; and

(6) encouraging the commemoration of military service and the establishment of war memorials.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1384.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
140703 36:5003. Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, §1803, 106 Stat. 2582.

The word "objects" is omitted as unnecessary.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
CHAPTER 1407 - MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS
Sec. 140703 - Purposes
Contains section 140703
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 106 Stat. 2582
112 Stat. 1384
Public Law References Public Law 102-484, Public Law 105-225
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