The Secretary of the Navy shall collect all flags, standards, and colors taken by the Navy or the Marine Corps from enemies of the United States. These flags, standards, and colors shall be delivered to the President. Under his direction they shall be preserved and displayed in any public place he considers proper.
Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 445Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 807(d)(1)132 Stat. 1836(, , § 7216; renumbered § 8616, , , .)
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Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
7216 | R.S. 428; R.S. 1554; R.S. 1555. | |
The words “from time to time cause to be”, “transmitted to him”, and “for the purpose of being” are omitted as surplusage. The words “Marine Corps” are inserted for clarity, since the provision is interpreted as applicable thereto.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
Pub. L. 115–232section 7216 of this title2018— renumbered as this section.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
Pub. L. 115–232section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232section 3001 of this titleAmendment by effective , with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see , set out as a note preceding .