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Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 217 - The American Legion
Sec. 21702 - Purposes
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The purposes of the corporation are— (1) to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States; (2) to promote peace and good will among the peoples of the United States and all the nations of the Earth; (3) to preserve the memories and incidents of the 2 World Wars and the other great hostilities fought to uphold democracy; (4) to cement the ties and comradeship born of service; and (5) to consecrate the efforts of its members to mutual helpfulness and service to their country. |
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(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1297.) |
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In clause (1), the words "of America" are omitted. |
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| Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations Part B - Organizations CHAPTER 217 - THE AMERICAN LEGION Sec. 21702 - Purposes |
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| 41 Stat. 285 56 Stat. 1012 69 Stat. 379 80 Stat. 371 112 Stat. 1297 |
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| Public Law 89-550, Public Law 105-225 |
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