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title: "24 U.S.C. § 291 to 295"
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# 24 U.S.C. § 291 to 295 - Repealed. Pub. L. 86–694, § 2, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 739

## Notes

Section 291, act Mar. 4, 1921, ch. 169, § 1, 41 Stat. 1440, established a commission to make recommendations for memorials and entombments for Arlington Memorial Amphitheater.

Section 292, act Mar. 4, 1921, ch. 169, § 2, 41 Stat. 1440, provided for a chairman and disbursing officer.

Section 293, act Mar. 4, 1921, ch. 169, § 3, 41 Stat. 1440, required specific Congressional authorization for erection of memorials and interments.

Section 294, act Mar. 4, 1921, ch. 169, § 4, 41 Stat. 1440, related to restrictions on inscriptions and entombments.

Section 295, act Mar. 4, 1921, ch. 169, § 5, 41 Stat. 1440, related to character of the inscription.

Sections are covered by section 295a of this title.