1ST SESSION
[S.J. Res. 98]
To provide that the flag of the United States of America may be flown for twenty-four hours of each day in Valley Forge State Park, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Valley Forge State Park, Pa. U.S. flag, display.That, notwithstanding the rule or custom pertaining to the display of the flag of the United States of America between sunrise and sunset, as set forth in section 2(a) of the 36 USC 174 note.joint resolution, entitled, "Joint resolution to codify and emphasize existing rules and customs pertaining to the display and use of the flag of the United States of America", approved June 22, 1942 (36 U.S.C. 174(a)), the flag of the United States of America may be flown for twenty-four hours of each day on the grounds of the National Memorial Arch in Valley Forge State Park, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The flag may not be flown pursuant to the authority contained in this Act during the hours from sunset to sunrise unless it is illuminated.
Legislative History edit
- S.J.Res. 98
- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975):
- June 26, considered and passed Senate and House.
- WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 11, No. 28:
- July 5, Presidential statement.
- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975):
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