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United States Code Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations

§ 170303. Purposes

§ 170303.

Purposes

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and include—

(1)

upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;

(2)

collating, preserving, and encouraging the study of historical episodes, chronicles, mementos, and events pertaining to “The Day of Infamy, 7 December 1941”, and in particular those memories and records of patriotic service performed by the heroic Pearl Harbor survivors and nonsurvivors;

(3)

shielding from neglect the graves, past and future, of those who served at Pearl Harbor on that day;

(4)

stimulating communities and political subdivisions into taking more interest in the affairs and future of the United States to keep our Nation alert;

(5)

fighting unceasingly for our national security to protect the United States from enemies within and without our borders;

(6)

preserving the American way of life and fostering the spirit and practice of Americanism; and

(7)

instilling love of country and flag and promoting soundness of mind and body in the youth of our Nation.