36 U.S.C. § 119 : Patriotic And National Observances, Ceremonies, And Organizations — Patriotic And National Observances And Ceremonies — Patriotic And National Observances — Observances And Ceremonies — National Day Of Prayer

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The President shall issue each year a proclamation designating the first Thursday in May as a National Day of Prayer on which the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1258.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

119

36:169h.

Apr. 17, 1952, ch. 216, 66 Stat. 64; May 5, 1988, Pub. L. 100–307, 102 Stat. 456.

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