Public Law 119-102 (07/12/2026) , except 119-101

36 U.S.C. § 141

Thomas Jefferson’s birthday

Section text and notes

The President shall issue each year a proclamation—
(1)
calling on officials of the United States Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on April 13; and
(2)
inviting the people of the United States to observe April 13 in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies in commemoration of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday.

Pub. L. 105–225112 Stat. 1262 (, , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

141

36:149.

Aug. 16, 1937, ch. 666, 50 Stat. 668.