2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 211 - American Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated
Sec. 21103 - Purposes

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 21103 (2017)
Section Name §21103. Purposes
Section Text

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis, to—

(1) keep alive and develop the spirit that promoted world services;

(2) maintain the ties of fellowship born of that service, and assist and further all patriotic work;

(3) inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, State, and Nation;

(4) assist veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam, and other strategic areas and their dependents in the presentation of claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and aid in any way in their power the men and women who served and died or were wounded or incapacitated during hostilities;

(5) perpetuate the memory of those whose lives were sacrificed in our wars;

(6) maintain true allegiance to the United States;

(7) inculcate lessons of patriotism and love of country in the communities in which we live;

(8) inspire respect for the Stars and Stripes in the youth of America;

(9) extend needful assistance to all Gold Star Mothers and, when possible, to their descendants; and

(10) promote peace and good will for the United States and all other Nations.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1292.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
21103 36:2403. June 12, 1984, Pub. L. 98–314, §3, 98 Stat. 237; June 13, 1991, Pub. L. 102–54, §13(n)(6), 105 Stat. 278.

Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".

In clause (6), the words "of America" are omitted for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.

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 211 - AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS, INCORPORATED
Sec. 21103 - Purposes
Contains section 21103
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 98 Stat. 237
105 Stat. 278
112 Stat. 1292
Public Law References Public Law 98-314, Public Law 102-54, Public Law 105-225
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