The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, historical, and educational and are-
(1) to foster and perpetuate the memory of the service of Yeomen (F) in the United States Naval Reserve Force of the United States Navy during World War I;
(2) to preserve the memories and incidents of their association in World War I by the encouragement of historical research concerning the service of Yeomen (F);
(3) to cherish, maintain, and extend the institutions of American freedom by the promotion of celebrations of all patriotic anniversaries;
(4) to foster true patriotism and love of country; and
(5) to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 153902 | 36:139 (words beginning with "for patriotic, historical, and educational purposes"). | June 15, 1936, ch. 546, §1 (words beginning with "for patriotic, historical, and educational purposes"), |
In clauses (1) and (2), the term "Yoemen (f)" is used (despite the inconsistency with section 153901 of the revised title) for consistency with section 1 of the Act of June 15, 1936.
In clause (1), the words "World War I" are substituted for "the World War" for clarity.
2014-Pars. (1), (2).
References to Naval Reserve, other than references to Naval Reserve regarding the United States Naval Reserve Retired List, deemed to refer to Navy Reserve, see section 515(h) of