Federal · Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
36 U.S.C. § 170303: Purposes
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upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States; 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; shielding from neglect the graves, past and future, of those who served at Pearl Harbor on that day; stimulating communities and political subdivisions into taking more interest in the affairs and future of the United States to keep our Nation alert; fighting unceasingly for our national security to protect the United States from enemies within and without our borders; preserving the American way of life and fostering the spirit and practice of Americanism; and instilling love of country and flag and promoting soundness of mind and body in the youth of our Nation.
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