U.S.C. Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, ANDÂ ORGANIZATIONS 36 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, ANDÂ ORGANIZATIONS Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations Part B - Organizations CHAPTER 209 - AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR Sec. 20903 - Purposes From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov
§20903. Purposes
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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1290.)
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (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.