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36 U.S.C. § 21702

Purposes

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The purposes of the corporation are—(1) to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States;(2) to promote peace and good will among the peoples of the United States and all the nations of the Earth;(3) to preserve the memories and incidents of the 2 World Wars and the other great hostilities fought to uphold democracy;(4) to cement the ties and comradeship born of service; and(5) to consecrate the efforts of its members to mutual helpfulness and service to their country.(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1297.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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Section

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Source (Statutes at Large)

21702

36:43.

Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, § 3, 41 Stat. 285; Oct. 29, 1942, ch. 633, § 1, 56 Stat. 1012; July 26, 1955, ch. 386, § 1, 69 Stat. 379; Sept. 1, 1966, Pub. L. 89–550, § 1, 80 Stat. 371.

In clause (1), the words “of America” are omitted.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2008–2025 · leading case: Am. Legion Post 149 v. WASH. DEPT. OF HEALTH, 192 P.3d 306 (Wash. 2008).
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Am. Legion Post 149 v. WASH. DEPT. OF HEALTH, 192 P.3d 306 (Wash. 2008). “" 36 U.S.C. § 21702 (3)-(5). The Post's primary purpose, as a local chapter, is to provide services and benefits to veterans and their families.”
Am. Legion Post No. 149 v. Dep't of Health, 164 Wash. 2d 570 (Wash. 2008). “” 36 U.S.C. § 21702 . The Post’s primary purpose, as a local chapter, is to provide services and benefits to veterans and their families.”
Antwan White v. The Am. Legion - Indiana Branch (Ind. Ct. App. 2025). “” 36 U.S.C. § 21702 (4)–(5). As part of its federal charter, ALI may establish state and local chapter or post organizations.”
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