Federal · Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
36 U.S.C. § 40502: Purposes
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to form a bond of friendship and comradeship among all holders of the Medal of Honor as presented by Congress; to protect, uphold, and preserve the dignity and honor of the medal at all times and on all occasions; to protect the name of the medal and individual holders of the medal from exploitation; to provide appropriate aid to all persons to whom the medal has been awarded, their widows, or their children; to serve our country in peace as in war; to inspire and stimulate our youth to become worthy citizens of our country; and to foster and perpetuate Americanism.
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