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AMzlDMENTS poses of the organization; (c) may sue or be 1960-Pub. L. 86-533 struck out provisions which re- sued: (d) may adopt a corporate seal and alter it quired the organization to report annually to the Sec- at pleasure; (e) may adopt and alter bylaws not retary of the Smithsonian Institution concerning its inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of proceedings, and required the Secretary to communi- the United States or of any State; (f) may es- cate to Congress such portions thereof as he may tablish and maintain offices for the conduct of deem of national interest and Importance. its business; (g) may appoint or elect officers CHAPTER 8B-NAVY CLUB OF THE UNITED and agents; (h) may choose a board of trustees, STATES OF AMERICA consisting of not more than fifteen persons nor less than five persons, to conduct the business sec. and exercise the powers of the corporation; (i) 140. Corporation created. may acquire, by purchase, devise, bequest, gift, 140a. Purposes of corporation. or otherwise, 140b. Powers of corporation. and hold, encumber, convey, or 140c. Annual report. otherwise dispose of such real and personal property as may be necessary or appropriate CRoss Rznrncxcs for its corporate purposes; and (J) generally Navy Wives Clubs of America, see section 2801 et may do any and all lawful acts necessary or ap- seq. of this title. propriate to carry out the purposes for which the corporation is created. § 140. Corporation created (June 6, 1940, ch. 239, § 3, 54 Stat. 233,) Sigfred A. Sandeen, national commandant; Ernest C. Fiedler, national senior executive of- § 140c. Annual report ficer; Thomas D. Hickey, national Junior execu- tive officer; Forest F. Bodiker, national paymas- The corporation shall, on or before the 1st ter; V. Homer Peabody, national chaplain; day of December in each year, transmit to Con- Mason C. Martin, national historian; and John gress a report of its proceedings and activities F. McCullough, medical doctor, national medi- for the preceding calendar year. Such reports cal officer, are created a body corporate of the shall not be printed as public documents. name, "Navy Club of the United States of (June 6, 1940, ch. 239, § 4, 54 Stat. 233; Aug. 30, America." 1964, Pub. L. 88-504, § 4(11), 78 Stat. 637.) (June 6, 1940, ch. 239, § 1, 54 Stat. 232.) AMENmEtrrs RzsSRvATION or RIGHT TO ALTER CHAPTER 1964-Pub. L. 88-504 struck out ", Including the full Section 5 of act June 6, 1940, provided: "That the and complete statement of its receipts and expendi- right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act [enacting this tures" after "calendar year". chapter] at any time is hereby expressly reserved." CHAPTER 9-NATIONAL OBSERVANCES § 140a. Purposes of corporation The purposes of this corporation shall be (a) 141. Display of flag on buildings on second to further, encourage, promote, and maintain Sunday In May. comradeship among those persons who are or 142. Second Sunday in May designated as Moth- have been in the active service of the United er's Day. States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, 142a. Third Sunday in June designated as Father's or the United States Coast Guard; (b) to revere, Day; display of flags on buildings; observ- ance. honor, and perpetuate the memory of those 142b. National Grandparents Day; proclamation. persons who have been such members and have designation; observance. departed this life; (c) to promote and encourage 143. First Monday in October designated as Child further public interest in the United States Health Day. Navy, the United States Marine Corps, and the 144. Transferred. United States Coast Guard and the history of 145. May twenty-second designated as National said organizations; (d) to uphold the spirit and Maritime Day. Ideals of the United States Navy, the United 146. Second Monday in October as Columbus Day. States Marine Corps, and the United States 147. Display of flag on buildings on last Sunday Coast Guard; (e) to promote the ideals of Amer- in September. ican freedom and democracy and to fit its mem- 148. Last Sunday in September designated as bers for the duties of citizenship and to encour- Gold Star Mother's Day. age them to serve as ably as citizenI as they 149. April thirteenth for commemoration of have served the Nation under arms; and (f) to Thomas Jefferson's birth. maintain true allegiance to American institu- 150. April as Cancer Control Month. tions. 151. August nineteenth as Aviation Day. 151a. December seventeenth as Pan American (June 6, 1940, ch. 239, § 2, 54 Stat. 232.) Aviation Day. 152. Repealed. § 140b. Powers of corporation 153. Citizenship Day; designation; proclamation; observance. The corporation (a) shall have perpetual suc- 154. Address to newly naturalized citizens. cession; (b) may charge and collect membership 155. National Disability Employment Awareness dues and receive contributions of money or 156. Month. property to be devoted to carrying out the pur- National Freedom Day. 157. Flag Day; designation; proclamation; observ- ance. l So in original. Probably should be "cl/zerm". 157a. National Flag Week. TITLE 36-PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES AND OBSERVANCES Page 50

universe. We are the richest nation in the world-rich 157b. Honor America Days. in our resources, rich in our creativity, rich in our 158. Stephen Foster Memorial Day. strength, and rich in our people-from our Native 159. Constitution Week; designation; proclama- Americans to those who have come from every coun- tion; observance. try on earth to share in the hope, the work, and the 160. National Defense Transportation Day; proc- spirit of our Republic. lamation; designation; observance. The challenges faced by our forebears were not only 161. National Safe Boating Week. to their physical capabilities but also to their faith in 162. Loyalty Day. the future. Their response to these challenges af- 163. National Forest Products Week. firmed their deep belief that by their actions they 164. Law Day, U.SA.; designation; proclamation; could create a better world for themselves and those observance. that would follow. As we enter America's third centu- 165. National Pofto a Prevention Week. ry, let us emulate in word and deed, their resolve and 166. National Transportation Week. vision. 167. Peace Officers Memorial Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, Presi- 168. National School Lunch Week. dent of the United States of America, do hereby pro- 169. Wright Brothers Day. claim the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy- 169a. Save Your Vision Week. six as The Bicentennial Year. Let 1976 be a year of re- 169b. American Heart Month. 169c. Leif Erikson Day. flection, a year of sharing, and foremost, a year of 169d. White Cane Safety Day. achievement. 169e. Steelmark Month. I urge all Americans to reflect, from time to time 169f. National Hispanic Heritage Month. during this Bicentennial Year. on the historic events 169g. Memorial Day as day of prayer for perma- of our past, on the heroic deeds of those whose legacy nent peace. we now enjoy, and on the compelling visions of those 169h. National Day of Prayer. who helped shape our constitutional government. 1691. Federal Lands Cleanup Day; designation, ob- I call upon educators, clergy and labor, business and servation, etc. community leaders, as well as those in the communica- 169i-1. Federal participation in Federal Lands tions media, to review our history and publicize the Cleanup Day. shaping events, people, and ideas of our historic begin- (a) Federal land management agencies nings. duties; definition. I call upon every man, woman, and child to celebrate (b) Objectives; cooperation with State, the diversity of tradition, culture and heritage that re- county, and local agencies. flects our people and our patrimony. Let each of us re- (c) Report to Congress. solve to cherish and protect what we have achieved in 169j. Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal legal holi- the United States of America and to build upon it in day. the years ahead, not by words alone, but by actions 169J-1. Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday which bespeak a continuing commitment to a heritage Commission. of individual initiative, creativity, and liberty. 169J-2. Purposes of Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my Holiday Commission. hand this thirty-first day of December, in the year of 169J-3. Membership of Martin Luther King, Jr. Fed- our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy-five, and of eral Holiday Commission. the Independence of the United States of America the (a) Composition. two hundredth. (b) Political party. GERALD R. FoRD. (c) Appointments; vacancies. (d) Compensation. PRoc. No. 4934. ARMm FORCES DAY 169J-4. Operations of Martin Luther King, Jr. Fed- eral Holiday Commission. Proc. No. 4934, Apr. 16, 1982, 47 F.R. 16767, provid- (a) Meetings. ed: (b) Donations. Each year we Americans set aside one day to honor (c) Nonapplicability of Federal Advisory the brave and dedicated men and women of the Army, Committee Act. Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. 169J-5. Activities of Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal They serve our nation with dignity, courage, and Holiday Commission. pride in duty stations throughout thu world. The (a) Director and staff. peace we enjoy today reminds us of their important (b) Assistance and cooperation of Feder- role. al agencies. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, Presi- 169J-6. Authorization of appropriations. dent of the United States of America and Commander 169J-7. Annual report of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, Federal Holiday Commission. continuing the precedent of my seven immediate pred- 169J-8. Continuation of existence of Martin Luther ecessors in this Office, do hereby proclaim the third King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission. Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day. I direct the Secretary of Defense on behalf of the Puoc. No. 4411. Te BIxCNTENN AL YEAR Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marine Corps, Proc. No. 4411, Dec. 31, 1975, 41 F.R. 1035, provided: and the Secretary of Transportation on behalf of the In the year 1776, the people of our land dedicated Coast Guard, to plan for appropriate observances each themselves in word and deed to the principles of liber- year, with the Secretary of Defense responsible for so- ty, equality, individual dignity, and representative gov- liciting the participation and cooperation of civil au- ernment. It was a hectic but heroic beginning of a thorities and private citizens. process which led to the creation of a great Republic I invite the Governors of the States, the Common- symbolizing then, as it does today, the hope of the wealth of Puerto Rico, and other areas subject to the future. Jurisdiction of the United States, to provide for the ob- The year 1776 was a year of revolution, not merely servance of Armed Forces Day within their jurisdic- in the rejection of colonial rule, but in the thoughtful, tion each year in an appropriate manner designed to eloquent, and enduring expression of a government to increase public understanding and appreciation of the foster and perpetuate the development of a free and Armed Forces of the United States. independent people. I also invite national and local veterans, civic and Now, two hundred years later, we have settled our other organizations to join in the observance of Armed continent and turned our vision to the limits of the Forces Day each year. Page 5 1 TITLE 36-PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES AND OBSERVANCES § 145

I call upon all Americans not only to display the flag § 142a. Third Sunday in June designated as Father's of the United States at their homes on Armed Forces Day; display of flags on buildings; observance Day, but also to learn about our system of defense, and about the men and women who sustain It. by at. The third Sunday in June of each year is tending and participating in the local observances of hereby designated as "Father's Day". The the day. President is authorized and requested to issue a Proclamation 4571 of May 15, 1978. is hereby super- proclamation calling on the appropriate Gov- seded. ernment officials to display-the flag of the IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand this 16th day of April, in the year of our Lord United States on all Government buildings on nineteen hundred and eighty-two and of the Inde- such day, inviting the governments of the pendence of the United States of America the two States and communities and the people of the hundred and sixth. United States to observe such day with appro- RONALD RA0AN. priate ceremonies, and urging our people to offer public and private expressions of such day PRIOR PROCLAMATIONS to the abiding love and gratitude which they Proc. No. 3172, Mar. 6. 1957. 22 P.R. 1427, which pro- bear for their fathers. claimed Armed Forces Day as third Saturday of May in each year, was superseded by Proc. No. 3655, May 7, (Pub. L. 92-278, Apr. 24, 1972, 86 Stat. 124.) 1965, 30 P.R. 6467. Proc. No. 3399, Mar. 22. 1961, 26 F.R. 2501. which proclaimed Armed Forces Day, was superseded by § 142b. National Grandparents Day; proclamation, Proc. No. 3655, May 7, 1965. 30 P.R. 6467. designation; observance Proc. No. 3655. May 7, 1965, 30 P.R. 6467. which pro- to claimed Armed Forces Day as third Saturday of May The President is authorized and requested in each year, was superseded by Proc. No. 4276, Mar. issue a proclamation designating the first 21, 1974, 39 P.R. 10877. Sunday of September after Labor Day as "Na- Proc. No. 4276, Mar. 21, 1974, 39 P.R. 10877. which tional Grandparents Day", and calling upon proclaimed Armed Forces Day as third Saturday of the people of the United States and interested May in each year, was superseded by Proc. No. 4357, groups and organizations to observe such day Mar. 25, 1975, 40 P.R. 13293. with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Proc. No. 4357, Mar. 25, 1975, 40 P.R. 13293, which proclaimed Armed Forces Day as third Saturday of (Pub. L. 96-62, Sept. 6, 1979, 93 Stat. 410.) May in each year was superseded by Proc. No. 4492, Mar. 22, 1977, 42 F.R. 15889. Proc. No. 4492. Mar. 22, 1977, 42 P.R. 15889, which § 143. First Monday in October designated as Child proclaimed Armed Forces Day as third Saturday of Health Day May in each year, was superseded by Proc. No. 4571, May 15, 1978, 43 P.R. 21313. The President of the United States is author- Proc. No. 4571, May 15, 1978, 43 F.R. 21313, which ized and requested to issue annually a procla- proclaimed Armed Forces Day as third Saturday of mation setting apart the first Monday in Octo- May in each year, was superseded by Proc. No. 4934, ber of each year as Child Health Day and invit- Apr. 16, 1982, 47 P.R. 16767. ing all agencies and organizations interested in CRoss RnmRmczs child welfare to unite upon that day in the ob- servance of such exercises as will awaken the Legal holidays, see section 6103 of Title 5. Govern- ment Organization and Employees. people of the Nation to the fundamental neces- Occasions for display of flag, see section 174 of this sity of a year-round program for the protection title. and development of the health of the Nation's children. § 141. Display of flag on buildings on second Sunday (May 18, 1928, ch. 643, 45 Stat. 617; Sept. 22, in May 1959, Pub. L. 86-352, 73 Stat. 627.) The President of the United States is author- ized and requested to issue a proclamation call- AMENDuENTS ing upon the Government officials to display 1959-Pub. L. 86-352 substituted "the first Monday the United States flag on all Government build- in October" for "May 1". ings, and the people of the United States to dis- ErrvcrivE DATE OF 1959 AMENDMENT play the flag at their homes or other suitable places, on the second Sunday in May, as a Pub. L. 86-352 provided in part that amendment by public expression of our love and reverence for Pub. L. 86-352 should be effective Jan. 1, 1960. the mothers of our country. § 144. Transferred (May 8, 1914, No. 13, § 1, 38 Stat. 771.) CODIFICATION CRoss RzERnmcEs Section, act Mar. 3, 1931, ch. 436, 46 Stat. 1508, Legal holidays, see section 6103 of Title 5. Govern- which designated "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the ment Organization and Employees. Occasions for display of flag. see section 174 of this national anthem of the United States, was transferred title. to section 170 of this title.

§ 142. Second Sunday in May designated as Mother's § 145. May twenty-second designated as National Day Maritime Day The second Sunday in May shall hereafter be May 22 of each year shall hereafter be desig- designated and known as Mother's Day, and it nated and known as National Maritime Day, shall be the duty of the President to request its and the President is authorized and requested observance as provided for in this resolution. annually to issue a proclamation calling upon (May 8, 1914, No. 13, § 2, 38 Stat. 771.) the people of the United States to observe such § 146 TITLE 36-PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES AND OBSERVANCES Page 52.

National Maritime Day by displaying the flag § 148. Last Sunday in September designated as Gold at their homes or other suitable places and Star Mother's Day Government officials to display the flag on all Government buildings on May 22 of each year. The last Sunday in September shall be desig- nated and known as "Gold Star Mother's Day", (May 20, 1933, ch. 36, 48 Stat. 73.) and it shall be the duty of the President to re- CRoss REFERmcEs quest its observance as provided for in section 147 of this title. Occasions for display of flag, see section 174 of this title. (June 23, 1936, ch. 736, § 2, 49 Stat. 1895.) § 146. Second Monday in October as Columbus Day § 149. April thirteenth for commemoration of Thomas The President of the United States is author- Jefferson's birth ized and requested to issue a proclamation des- The President of the United States of Amer- ignating the second Monday in October of each ica is authorized and directed to issue a procla- year as Columbus Day and calling upon offi- mation calling upon officials of the Govern- cials of the Government to display the flag of ment to display the flag of the United States on the United States on all Government buildings all Government buildings on April 13 of each on said date and inviting the people of the year, and inviting the people of the United United States to observe the day in schools and States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appro- churches, or other suitable places, with appro- priate ceremonies expressive of the public senti- priate ceremonies in commemoration of the ment befitting the anniversary of the discovery birth of Thomas Jefferson. of America. (Aug. 16, 1937, ch. 666, 50 Stat. 668.) (Apr. 30, 1934, ch. 184, 48 Stat. 657: June 28, 1968, Pub. L. 90-363. § 1(b), 82 Stat. 250.) BICENTENNIAL CELRATION OF BIRTH OF JEFFRsON

CODIFICATION The Thomas Jefferson Bicentennial Commission was created by act Sept. 24, 1940, ch. 730, 54 Stat. 960, References to the second Monday in October were and substituted for references to October 12, effective Jan. vested with authority to make plans for the cele- 1. 1971, pursuant to section l(b) of Pub. L. 90-363 bration in 1943 of the two-hundredth anniversary of which is set out as a note captioned "References in the birth of Thomas Jefferson, and these powers were Laws of the United States to Observances of Legal further extended by act July 30, 1942, ch. 537t 56 Stat. Public Holidays" under section 6103 of Title 5, Gov- '728. ernment Organization and Employees. The National Agricultural Jefferson Bicentenary Committee was created and appointed to carry out ap- CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS QUINCENTENARY JuBiLzx AcT propriate exercisep in recognition of Jefferson's contri- butions to the firmers and the agriculture of the Pub. L. 98-375, Aug. 7, 1984, 98 Stat. 1257, as amend- Nation ed by Pub. L. 100-94, Aug. 18, 1987. 101 Stat. 700. pro- by act Dec. 3, 1943, ch. 333, 57 Stat. 595. vided for creation of Christopher Columbus Quincen- CRoss REzmfcEs tenary Jubilee Commission, a 30-member commission appointed by the President, which was to prepare a Occasions for display of flag, see section 174 of this comprehensive program for commemorating the quin- title. centennial of the voyages of discovery of Columbus and to plan, enciurage, coordinate, and conduct ob- § 150. April as Cancer Control Month servances and activities. The Commission would submit a final report to Congress no later than Dec. The President of the United States is author- 31, 1993, and would terminate as of that date. ized and requested to issue annually a procla- mation setting apart the month of April of CRoss Rxrnnnczs each year as Cancer Control Month and to Occasions for display of flag, see section 174 of this invite annually the Governors of the several title. States and Territories and possessions of the § 147. Display of flag on buildings on last Sunday in United States to issue proclamations for like purposes. It is requested that such proclama- September tions invite the medical profession, the press, The President of the United States is author- and all agencies and individuals interested in a ized and requested to issue a proclamation call- national program for the control of the disease ing upon the Government officials to display of cancer by education and other cooperative the United States flag on all Government build- means to unite during the month in a public ings, and the people of the United States to dis- dedication to such a program and in a concert- play the flag and to hold appropriate meetings ed effort to impress upon the people of the at their homes, churches, or other suitable Nation the necessity of such a program. places, on the last Sunday in September, as a public expression of the love, sorrow, and rever- (Mar. 28, 1938, ch. 56, 52 Stat. 148.) ence of the people of the United States for the § 151. August nineteenth as Aviation Day American Gold Star Mothers. The President of the United (June States is author- 23, 1936, ch. 736, § 1, 49 Stat. 1895.) ized to designate August 19 of each year as Na- CRoss RzFRzNcts tional Aviation Day, and to issue a proclama- Occasions for display of flag, see section 174 of this tion calling upon officials of the Government to title. display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on that day, and inviting SzcTnON Rmium TO IN OTMM SECTIONS the people of the United States to observe the This section is referred to in section 148 of this title. day with appropriate exercises to further and Page 53 TITLE 36-PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES AND OBSERVANCES § 156 stimulate interest in aviation in the United Occasions for display of flag, see section 174 of this States. title. (May 11, 1939, ch. 123, 53 Stat. 739.) § 154. Address to newly naturalized citizens CROSS RarEzmcrs Either at the time of the rendition of the Occasions for display of flag, see section 174 of this decree of naturalization or at such other time title. as the Judge may fix, the judge or someone des- ignated by him shall address the newly natural- 9 151a. December seventeenth as Pan American Avia- ized citizen upon the form and genius of our tion Day Government and the privileges and responsibil- The President of the United States is author- ities of citizenship; it being the intent and pur- ized to designate December 17 of each year as pose of this section to enlist the aid of the Judi- Pan American Aviation Day and to issue a proc. ciary, in cooperation with civil and educational lamation calling upon all officials of the Gov- authorities, and patriotic organizations in a ernment, Governors of the fifty States, our pos- continuous effort to dignify and emphasize the sessions, and all citizens to participate in the significance of citizenship. observance of this day to further and stimulate (Feb. 29, 1952, ch. 49, § 2, 66 Stat. 10.) interest in aviation in the American countries as an important stimulus to the further devel- PRIOR PROVISIONS opment or more rapid communications and a Similar provisions were contained in act May 3. 1940, cultural development between the nations of ch. 183, 1 2. 54 Stat. 178, which was classified to sec- the Western Hemisphere. tion 727a of Title 8,Aliens and Nationality, prior to repeal by act Feb. 29. 1952. (Oct. 10. 1940, ch. 840. 54 Stat. 1093.) CROSS REYERzNczs CODIFICATION The term "fifty States" was in the original "forty- Citizenship clause, see Cost. Amend. 14. § 1. eight States" and has been editorially substituted to reflect the admission Into statehood of Alaska and § 155. National Disability Employment Awareness Hawaii. Month Hereafter the month 9 152. Repealed. Feb. 29, 1952, of October in each year ch. 49, § 3, 66 Stat. 10 shall be designated as National Disability Em- Section. act May 3, 1940, ch. 183, § 1. 54 Stat. 178, ployment Awareness Month. During such designated 3d Sunday in May as Citizenship Day. See month appropriate ceremonies shall be held sections 153 and 154 of this title. throughout the Nation, the purposes of which will be to enlist public support for and interest § 153. Citizenship Day; designation; proclamation; ob- in the employment of otherwise servance qualified but workers with disabilities. The 17th day of September of each year is The President is hereby requested to issue a designated as "Citizenship Day" in commemo- suitable proclamation each year, and the Gov- ration of the formation and signing, on Septem- ernors of States, mayors of cities, and heads of ber 17, 1787, of the Constitution of the United other instrumentalities of government, as well States and in recognition of all who, by coming as leaders of industry, educational and religious of age or by naturalization have attained the groups, labor, veterans, women, farm, scientific status of citizenship, and the President of the and professional, and all other organizations United States is authorized to issue annually a and individuals at interest are invited to partici- proclamation calling upon officials of the Gov- pate. ernment to display the flag of the United (Aug. 11, 1945, ch. 363, 59 Stat. 530; Oct. 8, 1970, States on all Government buildings on such Pub. L. 91-442, 84 Stat. 914; Nov. 7, 1988, Pub. day, and inviting the people of the United L. 100-630, title III, § 301(a), 102 Stat. 3315.) States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appro- AmNDMENTS priate ceremonies. 1988-Pub. L. 100-630 substituted "the month of Oc- The civil and educational authorities of tober in" for "the first week in October of", "National States, counties, cities, and towns be, and they Disability Employment Awareness Month" for "Na- are, urged to make plans for the proper observ- tional Employ the Handicapped Week", "such month" ance of this day and for the full instruction of for "such week", and "workers with disabilities" for citizens in their responsibilities and opportuni- "handicapped workers". ties as citizens of the United States and of the 1970-Pub. L. 91-442 changed the designation "Na- States and localities In which they reside. tlonal Employ the Physically Handicapped Week" to "National Employ the Handicapped Week" and Nothing herein shall be construed as chang- changed the purposes from enlisting public support ing, or attempting to change, the time or mode for and interest in the employment of otherwise quali- of any of the many altogether commendable fied but physically handicapped workers to enlisting observances of similar nature now being held public support for and interest In the employment of from time to time, or periodically, but, to the otherwise qualified but handicapped workers. contrary, such practices are praised and encour- aged. § 156. National Freedom Day (Feb. 29, 1952, ch. 49, § 1, 66 Stat. 9.) The President of the United States is author- ized to issue a proclamation designating the 1st CROSS RnMzwcEs day of February of each year as National Free- Citizenship clause, see Const. Amend. 14, 1 1. dom Day for the purpose of commemorating TITLE 36-PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES AND OBSERVANCES Page 54 the signing by President Abraham Lincoln, on 0 160. National Defense Transportation Day; procla- February 1, 1865, of the joint resolution adopt- mation; designation; observance ed by the Senate and the House of Representa- tives of the United States, proposing the thir- The President of the United States is author- teenth amendment to the Constitution of the ized and requested annually to issue a procla- United States of America. mation designating the third Friday of May of each year as National Defense Transportation (June 30, 1948, ch. 755, 62 Stat. 1150.) Day, and urging the people of the United States, including labor, management, users, and § 157. Flag Day; designation; proclamation; observ- investors, in all communities served by any of ance the various forms of transportation by land, by The 14th day of June of each year is hereby sea, and by air, to observe this occasion by ap- designated as "Flag Day", and the President of propriate ceremonies which will give full recog- the United States is authorized and requested nition to the importance to each and every to issue annually a proclamation calling upon community and the people thereof of our trans- officials of the Government to display the flag portation system and the maintenance of its fa- of the United States on all Government build- cilities in the most modem state of adequacy to ings on such day, and urging the people to ob- serve our needs in times of peace and in nation- serve the day as the anniversary of the adop- al defense. tion on June 14, 1777, by the Continental Con- (Pub. L. 85-32, May 16, 1957, 71 Stat. 30.) gress of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States of America. § 161. National Safe Boating Week (Aug. 3, 1949, ch. 385, 63 Stat. 492.) The President of the United States is author- ized and requested to proclaim annually the § 157a. National Flag Week week commencing on the first Sunday in June The President is authorized and requested to as "National Safe Boating Week". issue annually a proclamation designating the (Pub. L. 85-445, June 4, 1958, 72 Stat. 179; Pub. week in which June 14 occurs as National Flag L. 96-376, § 9, Oct. 3, 1980, 94 Stat. 1510.) Week, and calling upon all citizens to display the flag of the United States on those days. AMENDMENTS (Pub. L. 89-443, June 9, 1966, 80 Stat. 194.) 1980-Pub. L. 96-376 substituted authorization for proclamation of a National Safe Boating Week com- § 157b. Honor America Days mencing on the first Sunday in June for prior authori- zation of such Week during week including July 4. Congress declares the twenty-one days from Flag Day through Independence Day as a RECITAL CLAUSES period to honor America, and further declares The Joint Resolution upon which this section is that there be public gatherings and activities at based contained several "Whereas" clauses reading as which the people of the United States can cele- follows: brate and honor their country in an appropri- "Whereas our people in increasing numbers are ate manner. taking part in boating activities on the waters of our (Pub. L. 94-33, June 13, 1975, 89 Stat. 211.) Nation, with more than twenty million expected to participate during 1958; and § 158. Stephen Foster Memorial Day "Whereas safety is essential for the full enjoyment of boating; and The President of the United States is author- "Whereas many lives can be spared and injuries and ized to issue a proclamation designating Janu- property damage avoided by safe boating practices; ary 13 of each year as Stephen Foster Memorial and Day, and calling upon the people throughout "Whereas it is proper and fitting that national at- tention should be focused on the need for safe boating the United States to observe such day with ap- practices* 0"" propriate ceremonies, pilgrimages to his shrines, and musical programs featuring his § 162. Loyalty Day compositions. (Oct. 27, 1951, ch. 593, 65 Stat. 659.) The 1st day of May of each year is designated as Loyalty Day and is to be set aside as a special § 159. Constitution Week; designation; proclamation; day for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the observance United States of America and for the recogni- tion of the heritage of American freedom: and The President of the United States is author- the President of the United States is authorized ized and requested to designate the period be- and requested to issue a proclamation calling ginning September 17 and ending September 23 upon officials of the Government to display the of each year as Constitution Week, and to issue flag of the United States on all Government annually a proclamation inviting the people of buildings on such day and inviting the people the United States to observe such week in of the United States to observe such day, in schools, churches, and other suitable places schools and other suitable places, with appro- with appropriate ceremonies and activities. priate ceremonies. (Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 875, 70 Stat. 932.) (Pub. L. 85-529, July 18, 1958, 72 Stat. 369.) 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§ 163. National Forest Produr-q Week stand guard in our midst to protect us through enforcement of our laws, and (3) inviting the The seven-day period beginning on the third governments of the States and communities Sunday of October in each year is designated as and the people of the United States to observe National Forest Products Week, and the Presi- such day and week with appropriate ceremonies dent Is requested to issue annually a proclama- and activities. tion calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate (Pub. L. 87-726. Oct. 1, 1962, 76 Stat. 676.) ceremonies and activities. 9 168. National School Lunch Week (Pub. L. 86-753, Sept. 13, 1960, 74 Stat. 898.) The seven-day period beginning on the § 164. Law Day, U.S.A.; designation; proclamation; oh- second Sunday of October in each year is desig- servance nated as National School Lunch Week, and the President The first day of May of each year is hereby is requested to issue annually a proc- lamation calling on the people of the United designated as Law Day, U.S.A. It is set aside as States to observe such week with appropriate a special day of celebration by the American ceremonies and activities. people in appreciation of their liberties and the reaffirmation of their loyalty to the United (Pub. L. 87-780, Oct. 9, 1962. 76 Stat. 779.) States of America; of their rededication to the ideals of equality and Justice under law in their § 169. Wright Brothers Day relations with each other as well as with other The 17th day of December of each year is nations; and for the cultivation of that respect hereby designated as "Wright Brothers Day", for law that is so vital to the democratic way of in commemoration of the first successful flights life. in a heavier than air, mechanically propelled The President of the United States is author- airplane, which were made by Orville and ized and requested to issue a proclamation call- Wilbur Wright on December 17, 1903, near ing upon all public officials to display the flag Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The President is of the United States on all government build- authorized and requested to issue annually a ings on such day and inviting the people of the proclamation inviting the people of the United United States to observe such day with suitable States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and other appropriate ways, ceremonies and activities. through public bodies and private organizations as well as in schools and other suitable places. (Pub. L. 88-209, Dec. 17, 1963, 77 Stat. 402.) (Pub. L. 87-20, Apr. 7, 1961, 75 Stat. 43.) § 169a. Save Your Vision Month § 165. National Poison Prevention Week The President of the United States is author- ized and requested to issue annually a procla- The President is authorized and requested to mation designating the first week in March of issue annually a proclamation designating the each year as "Save Your Vision Week", and in- third week in March as National Poison Preven- viting the Governors and mayors of State and tion Week, to aid in encouraging the American local governments of the United States to issue people to learn of the dangers of accidental poi- similar proclamations. The President is further soning and to take such preventive measures as requested to consider including in such procla- are warranted by the seriousness of the danger. mation an invitation calling upon the press, (Pub. L. 87-319, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 681.) radio, television, and other communications media, the health care professions and all other § 166. National Transportation Week agencies and individuals concerned with pro- The President of the United States is request- grams for the improvement of vision to unite ed and authorized to officially proclaim annual- during such week in public activities to impress ly the week in May of each year in which falls upon the people of the United States the im- the third Friday of that month as National portance of vision to their own welfare and that Transportation Week, and to issue a proclama- of our country, and to urge their support of tion inviting the people of the United States to programs to improve and protect the vision of observe such period with appropriate ceremo- Americans. nies and activities, as a tribute to the men and (Pub. L. 88-242, Dec. 30, 1963, 77 Stat. 629.) women who, night and day, move goods and people throughout our land. § 169b. American Heart Month (Pub. L. 87-449, May 14, 1962, 76 Stat. 69.) The President of the United States is author- ized and requested to issue annually a procla- § 167. Peace Officers Memorial Day mation (1) designating February as American The President is authorized and requested to Heart Month, (2) inviting the Governors of the issue proclamations (1) designating May 15 of States and territories of the United States to each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day in issue proclamations for like purposes, and (3) honor of the Federal, State, and municipal offi- urging the people of the United States to give cers who have been killed or disabled in the line heed to the nationwide problem of the heart of duty, (2) designating in each year the calen- and blood vessel diseases, and to support all es- dar week during which such May 15 occurs as sential programs required to bring about its so- Police Week, in recognition of the service given lution. by the men and women who, night and day, (Pub. L. 88-254, Dec. 30, 1963, 77 Stat. 843.) § 169c TITLE 36-PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES AND OBSERVANCES Page 56

§ 169c. Leif Erikson Day § 169h. National Day of Prayer The President of the United States is author- The President shall set aside and proclaim ized to officially proclaim October 9 in each the first Thursday in May in each year as a Na- year as Leif Erikson Day. tional Day of Prayer, on which the people of (Pub. L. 88-566, Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 849.) the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as § 169d. White Cane Safety Day individuals. The Fresident is hereby authorized to issue (Apr. 17, 1952, ch. 216, 66 Stat. 64; May 5, 1988, PunuaLy a proclamation designating October Pub. L. 100-307, 102 Stat. 456.) 15 as White Cane Safety Day and calling upon the people of the United States to observe such CODIFICATION day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Section was formerly classified to section 185 of this (Pub. L. 88-628, Oct. 6, 1964, 78 Stat. 1003.) title. § 169e. Steelmark Month AEmEDmNTS The month of May of each year 1988-Pub. L. 100-307 substituted "the first Thurs- is hereby des- day in May in each year" for "a suitable day each ignated as "Steelmark Month" in recognition of year, other than a Sunday,". the tremendous contribution made by the steel industry in the United States to the national security and defense of our country. The Presi- § 1691. Federal Lands Cleanup Day; designation, ob- dent is requested to issue a proclamation calling servation, etc. upon all people of the United States for the ob- servance of such month with appropriate pro- The first Saturday after Labor Day of each ceedings and ceremonies. year is designated as "Federal Lands Cleanup Day". The President shall issue a proclamation (Pub. L. 89-703, Nov. 2, 1968, 80 Stat. 1099.) calling upon the people of the United States to observe Federal Lands Cleanup Day § 169f. National with ap- Hispanic Heritage Month propriate ceremonies, programs, and activities: The President is hereby authorized and re- Provided, however, That the activities associat- quested to issue annually a proclamation desig- ed with Federal Lands Cleanup Day may be un- nating the 31-day period beginning September dertaken in individual States on a day other 15 and ending on October 15 as "National His- than the first Saturday after Labor Day if the panic Heritage Month" and calling upon the affected Federal land managers determine that people of the United States, especially the edu- because of climatological or other factors, an al- cational community, to observe such month ternative date is more appropriate. with appropriate ceremonies and activities. (Pub. L. 99-402, § 3. Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. (Pub. L. 90-498, Sept. 17, 1968, 82 Stat. 848; 910.) Pub. L. 100-402, § 1, Aug. 17, 1988. 102 Stat. 1012.) SHORT TITLz Section 1 of Pub. L. 99-402 provided that: "This Act AmxqmmTs (enacting sections 1691 and 1691-1 of this title and pro- 1988-Pub. L. 100-402 substituted "31-day period be- visions set out as a note below] may be cited as the ginning September 15 and ending on October 15" for 'Federal Lands Cleanup Act of 1985'." "week including September 15 and 16". "Heritage Month" for "Heritage Week", and "such month" for "such week". CONORESSIONAL FINDINGS E cm-nvE DATE o Section 2 of Pub. L. 99-402 provided that: "Congress 1988 AmvzNsuw finds that- Section 2 of Pub. L. 100402 provided that: "The "(1) Federal lands, parks, recreation areas, and wa- amendments made by section 1 (amending this sec- terways provide recreational opportunities for mil- tion) shall take effect on January I of the first year lions of Americans each year; beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act "(2) the Federal lands administered by the several (Aug. 17, 1988]." Federal land management agencies contain valuable wildlife, scenery, natural and historic features, and § 169g. Memorial Day as day of prayer for permanent other resources which may be damaged by litter and peace misuse; "(3) it is in the best interest of our country and its The President is authorized and requested to citizens to maintain and preserve the beauty, safety, issue a proclamation calling upon the people of and availability of these Federal lands; the United States to observe each May 30, Me- "(4) these land management agencies have been morial Day, by praying, each in accordance designated as the caretakers of these Federal lands with his religious faith, for permanent peace; and have been given the responsibility for maintain- designating a period during such day in which ing and preserving these areas and facilities; "(5) there Is great value in volunteer involvement all the people of the United States may unite in in maintaining and preserving Federal lands for rec- prayer for a permanent peace; calling upon all reational use; the people of the United States to unite in "(6) the Federal land management agencies should prayer at such time; and calling upon the news- be concerned with promoting a sense of pride and papers, radio stations, and all other mediums of ownership among citizens toward these lands; information to Join in observing such day and "(7) the use of citizen volunteers in a national period of prayer. cleanup effort promotes these goals and encourages the thoughtful use of these Federal lands and faci- (May 11, 1950, ch. 182, 64 Stat. 158.) ties; Page 57 TITLE 36-PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES AND OBSERVANCES 9169J-2

"(8) the positive impact of annual cleanup events RzrzRxfcrs IN TExT held at various recreation sites has already been proven by steadily declining levels of litter at these This Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is Pub. L. sites; and 99-402, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 910, known as the Fed- "(9) a national program for cleaning and maintain- eral Lands Cleanup Act of 1985, which enacted sec- Ing Federal lands using volunteers will save millions tions 1691 and 1691-1 of this title and provisions set out of tax dollars." as notes under section 1691 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title 9 1691-1. Federal participation in Federal Lands note set out under section 1691 of this title and Tabi's. Cleanup Day § 169j. Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal legal holiday (a) Federal land management agencies; duties; defini- tion The Congress finds that- (1) January 20, 1986, marks the first observ- (1) In order to observe Federal Lands Cleanup ance of the Federal legal holiday, established Day at the Federal level, each Federal land by Public Law 98-144, honoring the birthday management agency shall organize, coordinate, of Martin Luther King, Jr.; and participate with citizen volunteers and (2) such holiday should serve as a time for State and local agencies in cleaning and provid- Americans to reflect on the principles of ing for the maintenance of Federal public racial equality and nonviolent social change lands, recreation areas, and waterways within espoused by Martin Luther King, Jr.; and the Jurisdiction of such agency. (2) For purposes of this Act, the term "Feder- (3) it is appropriate for the Fed,.ral Govern- al land management agency" shall include- ment to coordinate efforts with Americans of (A) the Forest Service of the Department of diverse backgrounds and with private organi- Agriculture; zations in the first observance of the Federal (B) the Bureau of Land Management of the legal holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Department of the Interior; Jr. (C) the National Park Service of the De- (Pub. L. 98-399, § 1, Aug. 27, 1984, 98 Stat. partment of the Interior; 1473.) (D) the Fish and Wildlife Service of the De- partment of the Interior; RmNnnctrs IN TEXT (E) the Bureau of Reclamation of the De- Public Law 98-144, referred to in par. (1), is Pub. L. partment of the Interior; and 98-144, Nov, 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 917, which amended sec- (F) the Army Corps of Engineers. tion 6103 of Title 5, Government Organization and (b) Objectives; cooperation with State, county, and Employees, and enacted provisions set out as a note under section 6103 of Title 5. For complete classifica- local agencies tion of this Act to the Code, see Tables. Each Federal land management agency shall plan for and carry out activities on Federal 0 169j-l. Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Lands National Cleanup Day which- Commission (1) encourage continuing public and private sector cooperation in preserving the beauty There is established a commission to be and safety of areas within the jurisdiction of known as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal such agency; Holiday Commission (hereinafter in this Act re- (2) increase citizens' sense of ownership and ferred to as the "Commission"). community pride in such areas; (Pub. L. 98-399, § 2, Aug. 27, 1984, 98 Stat. (3) reduce litter on Federal lands, along 1473.) trails and waterways, and within such areas; and RFERENcrs IN TEXT (4) maintain and improve trails, recreation areas, waterways and facilities. This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 98-399, Aug. 27, 1984, 98 Stat. 1473. as amended, which enacted sec- Such activities shall be held in cooperation tions 169J to 169J-8 of this title. For complete classifi- with appropriate State, county, and local gov- cation of this Act to the Code, see Tables. ernment agencies. § 169j-2. Purposes of Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal (c) Report to Congress Holiday Commission (1) Within ninety days following the first Federal Lands Cleanup Day occurring after The purposes of the Commission are- August 27, 1986, each Federal land manage- (1) to encourage appropriate ceremonies ment agency shall provide a summary report to and activities throughout the United States Congress briefly outlining the types of activi- relating to the observance of the Federal ties undertaken; the sites involved; the nature legal holiday honoring Martin Luther King, and extent of the volunteer involvement; the Jr., which first occurs on January 20, 1986; cost savings realized from the program and the and overall success of such agency in observing Fed- (2) to provide advice and assistance to Fed- eral Lands Cleanup Day. eral, State, and local governments and to pri- (2) Such reporting requirements shall remain vate organizations with respect to the observ- in effect for two years after the submission of ance of such holiday. the first report. (Pub. L. 98-399, § 3, Aug. 27, 1984, 98 Stat. 1473; (Pub. L. 99-402, § 4, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. Pub. L. 99-284, § l(a), May 1, 19116, 100 Stat. 911.) 406.) 1116j-3 TITLE 36-PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES AND OBSERVANCES Page 58

AMENDMENTs the Commission shall elect a chairperson from 1986-Par. (1). Pub. L. 99-284 substituted "the ob- among its members and shall meet thereafter servance" and "which first occurs" for "the first ob- at the call of the chairperson. servance" and "which occurs". respectively. (b) Donations § 169J-3. Membership of Martin Luther King, Jr. Fed- The Commission may encourage the partici- eral Holiday Commission pation of, and accept, use, and dispose of dona- tions of money, property, and personal services (a) Composition from, individuals and public and private organi- The Commission shall be composed of- zations to assist the Commission in carrying out (1) four officers from the executive branch, its responsibilities under this Act. appointed by the President; (2) four Members of the House of Repre- (c) Nonapplicability of Federal Advisory Committee sentatives, appointed by the Speaker of the Act House of Representatives in consultation The provisions of the Federal Advisory Com- with the minority leader of the House of Rep- mittee Act shall not apply to the Commission resentatives; established under this Act. (3) four Senators, appointed by the Presi- (Pub. L. 98-399, § 5, Aug. 27, 1984, 98 dent pro tempore of the S:nate in consulta- Stat. 1474.) tion with the majority and minority leaders of the Senate; REFERENCES IN TEXT (4) Coretta Scott King and two other mem- This Act, referred to in subsecs. (b) and (c), is Pub. bers of the family surviving Martin Luther L. 98-399, Aug. 27, 1984, 98 Stat. 1473, as amended, King, Jr., appointed by such family; which enacted sections 169J to 169J-8 of this title. For (5) two individuals representing the Martin complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Luther King. Jr. Center for Non-Violent Tables. Social Change (a not-for-profit organization The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in incorporated in the State of Georgia), ap- subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 92-463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, pointed by such organization; and as amended, which is set out in the Appendix to Title (6) twenty-three individuals other than off I- 5, Government Organization and Employees. cers or employees of the United States or § 169j-5. Activities of Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Members of Congress, appointed by the mem- Holiday Commission bers of the Commission under paragraphs (1) through (5) of this subsection from among in- (a) Director and staff dividuals representing diverse interest groups, The Commission may appoint including individuals representing labor, busi- a director and ness, civil rights, and religious a staff of not more than five persons, without groups, and en- regard to the provisions of title 5 governing tertainers. ap- pointments in the competitive service. Subject (b)Political party to section 169j-6 of this title, the Commission Not more than half of the members of the shall set the rates of pay for the director and Commission appointed under each of para- staff, except that the director may not be paid graphs (2), (3), (5), and (6) of subsection (a) of at a rate in excess of the maximum rate of pay this section shall be of the same political party, payable for grade GS-18 of the General Sched- ule under section (c) Appointments; vacancies 5332 of title 5, and no staff member may be paid at a rate in excess of the Members shall be appointed for the life of maximum rate of pay payable for grade GS-13 the Commission. Any vacancy in the Commis- of such General Schedule. sion shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the manner in which the original ap- (b) Assistance and cooperation of Federal agencies pointment was made. (1) Upon the request of the Commission, the (d) Compensation head of any department or agency of the United States may detail, on a nonreimbursable Members of the Commission shall serve with- basis, any of the personnel of such department out pay, but may, subject to section 169j-6 of or agency to the Commission to assist it in car- this title, be allowed travel expenses, including rying out its responsibilities under this Act. per diem in lieu of subsistence, while away from (2) Each head of such department or agency their homes or regular places of business in the is authorized to cooperate with and assist the performance of services for the Commission. Commission in carrying out its responsibilities (Pub. L. 98-399, § 4, Aug. 27, 1984, 98 Stat. 1473; under this Act. Pub. L. 99-284, § 2, May 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 406.) (Pub. L. 98-399, § 6, Aug. 27, 1984, 98 Stat. AMENxmzxrs 1474.)

1986-Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 99-284 substituted REFERENCES IN TEXT "twenty-three" for "fouteen". The provisions of t!tle 5 governing appointments in § 169j-4. Operations of Martin Luther King, Jr. Fed- the competitive service, referred to in subsec. (a), are classified generally to section 3301 et seq. of Title 5, eral Holiday Commission Government Organization and Employees. (a) Meetings This Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 98-399, Aug. 27, 1984, 98 Stat. 1473, as amended, which en- The Commission shall first meet within 30 acted sections 169J to 169J-8 of this title. For complete days after August 27, 1984. At this first meeting classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. Page 59 TITLE 36-PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES AND OBSERVANCES § 172

§ 169j-6. Authorization of appropriations Sec. 181. Approval of designs by Secretary of Defense; All expenditures of the Commission shall be license to manufacture and sell; penalties. made from donated funds. 182. Rules and regulations. 182a to 184. Repealed. (Pub. L. 98-399, § 7, Aug. 27, 1984, 98 Stat. 185. Transferred. 1474.) 186. National motto. 187. National floral emblem. SzCrxoN RmnmRzn TO IN OTHER SECTIONS 188. National march. This section is referred to in sections 169J-3, 169J-5 of this title. § 170. National anthem; Star-Spangled Banner § 169J-7. Annual report of Martin Luther King, Jr. The composition consisting of the words and Federal Holiday Commission music known as The Star-Spangled Banner is designated the national anthem of the United Not later than April 20 of each year, the States of America. Commission shall submit a report to the Presi- dent and the Congress concerning its activities (Mar. 3, 1931, ch. 436, 46 Stat. 1508.) under this Act. CODIFICATI JN (Pub. L. 98-399, § 8, Aug. 27, 1984, 98 Stat. 1475; Section was formerly classified to section 144 of this Pub. L. 99-284, j l(b), May 1, 1986, 100 Stat. title. 406.) § 171. Conduct during playing RiniuNcis IN TzxT This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 98-399, Aug. During rendition of the national anthem 27, 1984. 98 Stat. 1473, as amended, which enacted sec- when the flag is displayed, all present except tions 169J to 169J-8 of this title. For complete classifi- those in uniform should stand at attention cation of this Act to the Code, see Tables. facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not In uniform should remove their AMXNDurmTs headdress with their right hand and hold it at 1986-Pub. L. 99-284 substituted "April 20 of each the left shoulder, the hand being over the year" for "April 20. 1986". heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem § 169j-8. Continuation of existence of Martin Luther and retain this position until the last note. King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission When the flag is not displayed, those present The Commission shall cease to exist after should face toward the music and act in the April 20, 1989. same manner they would if the flag were dis- played there. (Pub. L. 98-399, § 9, Aug. 27, 1984, 98 Stat. 1475; Pub. L. 99-284, § 1(c), May 1, 1986, 100 Stat. (June 22, 1942, ch. 435, § 6, 56 Stat. 380; Dec. 22, 406.) 1942, ch. 806, § 6, 56 Stat. 1077; July 7, 1976, Pub. L. 94-344, § 1(18), 90 Stat. 812.) AMNDmENTS 1986-Pub. L. 99-284 substituted "after April 20, AMENDMENTS 1989" for "after submitting its report under section 1976-Pub. L. 94-344 inserted requirement that 169J-7 of this title". during the rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all persons present except those in CHAPTER 10-PATRIOTIC CUSTOMS uniform should stand at attention, face the flag, and place the right hand over the heart and men with SCI. headdress should remove the headdress and hold It at 170. National arthem; Star-Spangled Banner. the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart and 17). Conduct during playing. when the flag is not displayed, those present should 172. Pledge of allegiance to the flag; manner of face the music and act in the same manner they would delivery. if the flag were displayed. 173. Display and use of flag by civilians; codifica- 1942-Act Dec. 22, 1942. substituted "all present tion of rules end customs; definition. should face the flag and salute" for "the salute to the 174. Time and occasions for display. flag should be given" in last sentence. (a) Display on buildings and stationary flagstaffs in open; night display. (b) Manner of hoisting. SECTION RzrzRRED TO IN OTHE SECrIoNs (c) Inclement weather. This section is referred to in section 178 of thk title. (d) Particular days of display. (e) Display on or near administration § 172. Pledge of allegiance to the flag- manner of de- building of public institutions. livery (f) Display in or near polling places. (g) Display in or near schoolhouses. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, "I 175. Position and manner of display. pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United 178. Respect for flag. States of America, and to the Republic for 177. Conduct during hoisting, lowering or passing which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisi- of flag. ble, with liberty and Justice for all.", should be 178. Modllication of rules and customs by Presi- dent. rendered by standing at attention facing the 179. Design for service flag; persons entitled to flag with the right hand over the heart. When display flag. not in uniform men should remove their head- 180. Design for service lapel button; persons enti- drcss with their right hand and bold it at tbv tled to wear button. left shoulder, the hand being over the heart.