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36 U.S.C. § 141

U.S. CodeFederalPositive Law
Thomas Jefferson’s birthday
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Title
36 — Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Chapter
STI/PTA/CH1
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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The President shall issue each year a proclamation—(1) calling on officials of the United States Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on April 13; and (2) inviting the people of the United States to observe April 13 in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies in commemoration of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday. (Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1262.) Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 14136:149.Aug. 16, 1937, ch. 666, 50 Stat. 668.

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