36 USC 110103 - Purposes

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 19, 2024

§ 110103.

Purposes

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis, to—

(1)

maintain true allegiance to the United States;

(2)

foster and perpetuate true Americanism;

(3)

combat whatever tends to impair the efficiency and permanency of our free institutions;

(4)

uphold the fair name of Jews and fight their battles wherever unjustly assailed;

(5)

encourage the doctrine of universal liberty, equal rights, and full justice to all men;

(6)

combat the powers of bigotry and darkness wherever originating and whatever the target;

(7)

preserve the spirit of comradeship by mutual helpfulness to comrades and their families;

(8)

cooperate with and support existing educational institutions and establish educational institutions;

(9)

foster the education of ex-servicemen and ex-servicewomen and members of the corporation in the ideals and principles of Americanism;

(10)

instill love of country and flag;

(11)

promote sound minds and bodies in members of the corporation and their youth;

(12)

preserve the memories and records of patriotic service performed by the men and women of the Jewish faith and honor their memory; and

(13)

shield from neglect the graves of our heroic dead.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1367.)

cite as: 36 USC 110103