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U.S. Code/Title 36/§ 116

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36 U.S.C. § 116.Chapter 1

§ 116

Memorial Day

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((a)) ** .—** The last Monday in May is Memorial Day.

((b)) ** .—** 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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Release: pl-119-83 (2026-04-13)

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