36 U.S.C. § 115
Section 115 · Loyalty Day
Amended 1 time on record
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case Stearns v. Veterans of Foreign Wars (1975)
Most recently applied in Marcella v. Brandywine Hospital (February 1995)
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(a) Designation.—May 1 is Loyalty Day.
(b) Purpose.—Loyalty Day is a special day for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom.
(c) Proclamation.—The President is requested to issue a proclamation—
(1) calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Loyalty Day; and
(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe Loyalty Day with appropriate ceremonies in schools and other suitable places.