The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and include—

((1)) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;

((2)) collating, preserving, and encouraging the study of historical episodes, chronicles, mementos, and events pertaining to “The Day of Infamy, 7 December 1941”, and in particular those memories and records of patriotic service performed by the heroic Pearl Harbor survivors and nonsurvivors;

((3)) shielding from neglect the graves, past and future, of those who served at Pearl Harbor on that day;

((4)) stimulating communities and political subdivisions into taking more interest in the affairs and future of the United States to keep our Nation alert;

((5)) fighting unceasingly for our national security to protect the United States from enemies within and without our borders;

((6)) preserving the American way of life and fostering the spirit and practice of Americanism; and

((7)) instilling love of country and flag and promoting soundness of mind and body in the youth of our Nation.