36 U.S.C. § 140
Section 140 · Stephen Foster Memorial Day
Amended 1 time on record
Applied in 1 court decisions — leading case 85 F. Supp. 679 - Navy Club of United States v. All-Navy Club of United States (1949)
Most recently applied in 85 F. Supp. 679 - Navy Club of United States v. All-Navy Club of United States (September 1949)
The President may issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating January 13 as Stephen Foster Memorial Day; and
(2) calling on the people of the United States to observe Stephen Foster Memorial Day with appropriate ceremonies, pilgrimages to his shrines, and musical programs featuring his compositions.