Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

36 U.S.C. § 128

National Maritime Day

(a)

Designation .—

May 22 is National Maritime Day.
(b)

Proclamation .—

The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on—
(1)
the people of the United States to observe National Maritime Day by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes or other suitable places; and
(2)
United States Government officials to display the flag on all Government buildings on National Maritime Day.

Pub. L. 105–225112 Stat. 1260(, , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

128(a)

36:145 (words before comma).

May 20, 1933, ch. 36, 48 Stat. 73.

128(b)

36:145 (words after comma).