2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 305 - Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
Sec. 30503 - Purposes

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 30503 (2017)
Section Name §30503. Purposes
Section Text

The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, educational, social, and for service, and include—

(1) perpetuating the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., and the memory of all the men and women who have served our country as members of the Armed Forces;

(2) maintaining true allegiance to the Government of the United States;

(3) educating members of the corporation and others not to divulge military, naval, or other Government information;

(4) assisting in veterans' ceremonies;

(5) attending patriotic rallies and meetings;

(6) fostering true democracy;

(7) caring for unsupported mothers who gave their sons to the service of the Nation;

(8) aiding in bringing about recognition of the need for permanent civilian defense in each community and the need to be always alert against invasion of un-American activities;

(9) upholding the American institutions of freedom, justice, and equal rights; and

(10) defending the United States from all enemies.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1320.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
30503 36:943. July 14, 1960, Pub. L. 86–653, §3, 74 Stat. 515.

Before clause (1), the words "The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, educational, social, and for service, and include" are substituted for "The purposes of the corporation shall be" and "the further object of this organization shall be patriotic, educational, social, and for service" for clarity.

In clause (3), the words "members of the corporation" are substituted for "our members" for clarity.

In clause (8), the words "the need for" are substituted for "the need of", and the words "in each community" are substituted for "for each community", for clarity. The words "the need" are added for clarity. The words "to be always alert" are substituted for "to ever be alert" for clarity.

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 305 - BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA, INC.
Sec. 30503 - Purposes
Contains section 30503
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 74 Stat. 515
112 Stat. 1320
Public Law References Public Law 86-653, Public Law 105-225
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