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

§ 230101. Organization

§ 230101.

Organization

(a)

Federal Charter.—

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (in this chapter, the “corporation”), a national association of veterans who as soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen served this Nation in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign soil or in hostile waters, is a federally chartered corporation.

(b)

Perpetual Existence.—

Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.