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title: "36 U.S.C. § 128"
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# 36 U.S.C. § 128 - National Maritime Day

## Text

(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.

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

## Notes

Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (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).