§ 116. Memorial Day

• (a) The last Monday in May is Memorial Day.
• (b) The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
  • (1) calling on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day by praying, according to their individual religious faith, for permanent peace;
  • (2) designating a period of time on Memorial Day during which the people may unite in prayer for a permanent peace;
  • (3) calling on the people of the United States to unite in prayer at that time; and
  • (4) calling on the media to join in observing Memorial Day and the period of prayer.