36 U.S.C. § 40502

1. (1)to form a bond of friendship and comradeship among all holders of the Medal of Honor as presented by Congress;
2. (2)to protect, uphold, and preserve the dignity and honor of the medal at all times and on all occasions;
3. (3)to protect the name of the medal and individual holders of the medal from exploitation;
4. (4)to provide appropriate aid to all persons to whom the medal has been awarded, their widows, or their children;
5. (5)to serve our country in peace as in war;
6. (6)to inspire and stimulate our youth to become worthy citizens of our country; and
7. (7)to foster and perpetuate Americanism.