U.S. Code » Title 54 » Subtitle Subtitle III— National Preservation Programs › Division DIVISION B— ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS › Chapter CHAPTER 3123— COMMISSION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AMERICA’S HERITAGE ABROAD

54 U.S.C. § 312302

Declaration of national interest

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Because the fabric of a society is strengthened by visible reminders of the historical roots of the society, it is in the national interest to encourage the preservation and protection of the cemeteries, monuments, and historic buildings associated with the foreign heritage of United States citizens.