107 STAT. 90 PUBLIC LAW 103-32—MAY 25, 1993 Public Law 103-32 103d Congress An Act May 25, 1993 [S. 214] 40 USC 1003 note. 40 USC 1003 note. President. President. To authorize the construction of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War II and to commemorate United States participation in that conflict. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH MEMORIAL. (a) IN GENERAL.— The American Battle Monuments Commission (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the "Commission") is authorized to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War II and to commemorate the participation of the United States in that war. (b) COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS FOR COMMEMORATIVE WORKS. —The establishment of the memorial shall be in accordance with the Act entitled "An Act to provide standards for placement of commemorative works on certain Federal lands in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes" approved November 14, 1986 (40 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.). (c) HANDICAPPED ACCESS. —The plan, design, construction, and operation of the memorial pursuant to this section shall provide for accessibility by, and accommodations for, the physically handicapped. SEC. 2. ADVISORY BOARD. (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF BOARD.—There is hereby established a World War II Memorial Advisory Board, consisting of 12 members, who shall be appointed by the President from among veterans of World War II, historians of World War II, and representatives of veterans organizations, historical associations, and groups knowledgeable about World War II. (b) APPOINTMENTS.— Members of the Board shall be appointed not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall serve for the life of the Board. The President shall make appointments to fill such vacancies as may occur on the Board. (c) RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD.— The Board shall— (1) in the manner specified by the Commission, promote establishment of the memorial and encourage donation of private contributions for the memorial; and
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