2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 405 - Congressional Medal of Honor Society of the United States of America
Sec. 40502 - Purposes
| 36 U.S.C. § 40502 (2017) | ||||||
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The purposes of the corporation are— (1) to form a bond of friendship and comradeship among all holders of the Medal of Honor as presented by Congress; (2) to protect, uphold, and preserve the dignity and honor of the medal at all times and on all occasions; (3) to protect the name of the medal and individual holders of the medal from exploitation; (4) to provide appropriate aid to all persons to whom the medal has been awarded, their widows, or their children; (5) to serve our country in peace as in war; (6) to inspire and stimulate our youth to become worthy citizens of our country; and (7) to foster and perpetuate Americanism. |
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(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1333.) |
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Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes". In clause (5), the words "we did" are omitted to avoid the grammatical construction using the first person. |
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| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS | ||||||
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| Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations Part B - Organizations CHAPTER 405 - CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Sec. 40502 - Purposes |
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| 72 Stat. 598 112 Stat. 1333 |
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| Public Law 85-642, Public Law 105-225 |
