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

36 U.S.C. § 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. 105–225112 Stat. 1290(, , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

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.