The purposes of the corporation are fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational, and are—
to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members;
to assist worthy comrades;
to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their surviving spouses and orphans;
to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws;
to foster true patriotism;
to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; and
to preserve and defend the United States from all enemies.
Pub. L. 105–225112 Stat. 1481Pub. L. 107–242, § 2116 Stat. 1497Pub. L. 113–199, § 1(b)128 Stat. 2058(, , ; , , ; , , .)
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Editorial Notes
Amendments
Pub. L. 113–1992014—Par. (3). substituted “surviving spouses” for “widows”.
Pub. L. 107–2422002— inserted “charitable,” before “and educational,” in introductory provisions.