PUBLIC LAW 102-484—OCT. 23, 1992 106 STAT. 2387 under this section may be retained by the member as a personal item.". (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT. —The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking out the item relating to section 775 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "775. Issue of uniform without charge. "776. Applicability of chapter.". SEC. 378. PROGRAM TO COMMEMORATE WORLD WAR IL 10 USC 113 note. (a) IN GENERAL.— The Secretary of Defense may, during fiscal years 1993 through 1995, conduct a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of World War II and to coordinate, support, and facilitate other such commemoration programs and activities of the Federal Government, State and local governments, and other persons. (b) USE OF FUNDS. — During fiscal years 1993 through 1995, funds appropriated to the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance of Defense Agencies shall be available to conduct the program referred to in subsection (a). (c) PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. — The program referred to in subsection (a) may include activities and ceremonies— (1) to provide the people of the United States with a clear understanding and appreciation of the lessons and history of World War II; (2) to thank and honor veterans of World War II and their families; (3) to pay tribute to the sacrifices and contributions made on the home front by the people of the United States; (4) to foster an awareness in the people of the United States that World War II was the central event of the 20th century that defined the postwar world; (5) to highlight advances in technology, science, and medicine related to militery research conducted during World War 11; (6) to inform wartime and postwar generations of the contributions of the Armed Forces of the United States to the United States; (7) to recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by World War II allies of the United States; and (8) to highlight the role of the Armed Forces of the United States, then and now, in maintaining world peace through strength. (d) AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY. — (1) In connection with the program referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may adopt, use, and register as trademarks and service marks, emblems, signs, insignia, or words. The Secretary shall have the exclusive right to use such emblems, signs, insignia or words, subject to the preexisting rights described in paragraph (3), and may grant exclusive or nonexclusive licenses in connection therewith. (2) Without the consent of the Secretary of Defense, any person who uses any emblem, sign, insignia, or word adopted, used, or registered as a trademark or service mark by the Secretary in accordance with paragraph (1), or any combination or simulation thereof tending to cause confusion, to cause mistake, to deceive, or to falsely suggest a connection with the program referred to in subsection (a), shall be subject to suit in a civil action by the
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