§ 30503. Purposes

The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, educational, social, and for service, and include—

• (1) perpetuating the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., and the memory of all the men and women who have served our country as members of the Armed Forces;
• (2) maintaining true allegiance to the Government of the United States;
• (3) educating members of the corporation and others not to divulge military, naval, or other Government information;
• (4) assisting in veterans’ ceremonies;
• (5) attending patriotic rallies and meetings;
• (6) fostering true democracy;
• (7) caring for unsupported mothers who gave their sons to the service of the Nation;
• (8) aiding in bringing about recognition of the need for permanent civilian defense in each community and the need to be always alert against invasion of un-American activities;
• (9) upholding the American institutions of freedom, justice, and equal rights; and
• (10) defending the United States from all enemies.