§128. National Maritime Day

36 U.S.C. § 128

(a)

Designation.— May 22 is National Maritime Day.

(b)

Proclamation.— The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on—

(1)

the people of the United States to observe National Maritime Day by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes or other suitable places; and

(2)

United States Government officials to display the flag on all Government buildings on National Maritime Day.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1260.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
128(a)	36:145 (words before comma).	May 20, 1933, ch. 36, 48 Stat. 73.
128(b)	36:145 (words after comma).