United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 36. PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS |
SubTitle II. Patriotic and National Organizations |
Part B. Organizations |
Chapter 217. THE AMERICAN LEGION |
§ 21703. Membership
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An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation only if the individual— (1) has served in the Armed Forces of— (A) the United States at any time during any period from— (i) April 6, 1917 , throughNovember 11, 1918 ;(ii) December 7, 1941 , throughDecember 31, 1946 ;(iii) June 25, 1950 , throughJanuary 31, 1955 ;(iv) February 28, 1961 , throughMay 7, 1975 ;(v) August 24, 1982 , throughJuly 31, 1984 ;(vi) December 20, 1989 , throughJanuary 31, 1990 ; or(vii) August 2, 1990 , through the date of cessation of hostilities, as decided by the United States Government; or(B) a government associated with the United States during a period referred to in subclause (A) of this clause and was a citizen of the United States when the individual entered that service; and (2) was honorably discharged or separated from that service or continues to serve honorably during or after that period.
Historical And Revision
Historical and Revision Notes | ||
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Pub. L. 105–225 | ||
Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
21703 | 36:45. | Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, § 5, 41 Stat. 285; Oct. 29, 1942, ch. 633, § 2, 56 Stat. 1012; July 9, 1946, ch. 546, 60 Stat. 524; Dec. 28, 1950, ch. 1177, 64 Stat. 1122; July 26, 1955, ch. 386, § 2, 69 Stat. 380; Sept. 1, 1966, Pub. L. 89–550, § 2, 80 Stat. 372; Dec. 27, 1974, Pub. L. 93–557, 88 Stat. 1792; Aug. 17, 1978, Pub. L. 95–346, 92 Stat. 485; Dec. 21, 1979, Pub. L. 96–155, 93 Stat. 1165; Oct. 30, 1990, Pub. L. 101–478, 104 Stat. 1157; Dec. 2, 1991, Pub. L. 102–179, 105 Stat. 1229. |
In clause (1), the words “armed forces” are substituted for “naval or military services” and “military or naval service” for clarity. In subclause (A), the word “through” is substituted for “all dates inclusive” for clarity. In subclause (B), the words “a government associated with the United States during a period referred to in subclause (A) of this clause and was a citizen of the United States when the individual entered that service” are substituted for “who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of entry therein . . . of any governments associated with the United States during said wars or hostilities” for clarity.
In clause (2), the words “after that period” are substituted for “after any of the aforesaid terminal dates” to eliminate unnecessary words.
This amends section 21703(1)(A)(iv) of title 36 to reflect changes made by Public Law 105–110 (
Amendments
2002—Par. (2). Pub. L. 107–309 inserted “during or” after “continues to serve honorably”.
1998—Par. (1)(A)(iv). Pub. L. 105–354 substituted “