36 USC 116 - Memorial Day

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 16, 2024

§ 116.

Memorial Day

(a)

Designation.—

The last Monday in May is Memorial Day.

(b)

Proclamation.—

The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—

(1)

calling on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day by praying, according to their individual religious faith, for permanent peace;

(2)

designating a period of time on Memorial Day during which the people may unite in prayer for a permanent peace;

(3)

calling on the people of the United States to unite in prayer at that time; and

(4)

calling on the media to join in observing Memorial Day and the period of prayer.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1257.)

cite as: 36 USC 116