United States Code
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§ 170303.
 Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and include—
(1)
 upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;
(2)
 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;
(3)
 shielding from neglect the graves, past and future, of those who served at Pearl Harbor on that day;
(4)
 stimulating communities and political subdivisions into taking more interest in the affairs and future of the United States to keep our Nation alert;
(5)
 fighting unceasingly for our national security to protect the United States from enemies within and without our borders;
(6)
 preserving the American way of life and fostering the spirit and practice of Americanism; and
(7)
 instilling love of country and flag and promoting soundness of mind and body in the youth of our Nation.
cite as: 36 USC 170303
