36 USC § 20903
Purposes
October 21, 2020
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include—
(1) encouraging fraternity for the common good;
(2) fostering patriotism and loyalty;
(3) assisting widows and orphans of deceased ex-prisoners of war;
(4) assisting ex-prisoners of war who have been injured or disabled as a result of their service;
(5) maintaining allegiance to the United States;
(6) preserving and defending the United States from all enemies; and
(7) maintaining historical records.
Open Table|
Revised Section |
Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 20903 | 36:2103. | Aug. 10, 1982, Pub. L. 97–234, §3, 96 Stat. 261. |
Before clause (1), the words "objects and" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (5), the words "of America" are omitted for consistency.
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