National Maritime Day

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§128. National Maritime Day

(a) Designation.-May 22 is National Maritime Day.

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

(1) the people of the United States to observe National Maritime Day by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes or other suitable places; and

(2) United States Government officials to display the flag on all Government buildings on National Maritime Day.

( Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1260 .)

Historical and Revision Notes
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Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
128(a) 36:145 (words before comma). May 20, 1933, ch. 36, 48 Stat. 73 .
128(b) 36:145 (words after comma).  


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