36 U.S.C. § 30503
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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.