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United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
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Title 36. PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS |
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SubTitle II. Patriotic and National Organizations |
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Part B. Organizations |
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Chapter 209. AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR |
§ 20903. Purposes
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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.
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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.