Purposes — Us Code Code § 220703

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§ 220703. Purposes

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

(1) preserving and promoting patriotism and loyalty to the United States of America;

(2) perpetuating and establishing memorials to the memory of shipmates who served aboard United States submarines and gave their lives in submarine warfare during World War II;

(3) promoting the spirit and unity that existed among the United States Navy submarine crewmen during World War II;

(4) fostering general public awareness of life aboard submarines during World War II, through securing, restoring, and displaying the submarines that were in service at that time;

(5) sponsoring annual college scholarships; and

(6) performing acts of charity as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1479.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
220703 36:1803. Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 97–83, §3, 95 Stat. 1094.

Before clause (1), the words "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".

In clause (1), the words "preserving and promoting" are added for clarity.

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