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36 U.S.C. § 116 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 36. Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations § 116. Memorial Day

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Designation.--The last Monday in May is Memorial Day.

(b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation--

(1) calling on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day by praying, according to their individual religious faith, for permanent peace;

(2) designating a period of time on Memorial Day during which the people may unite in prayer for a permanent peace;

(3) calling on the people of the United States to unite in prayer at that time; and

(4) calling on the media to join in observing Memorial Day and the period of prayer.

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