U.S. Code > Title 36 Patriotic Societies and Observances > Subtitle I—Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies > Part A—Observances and Ceremonies > CHAPTER 1—PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES > § 116. Memorial Day

§ 116. Memorial Day

(a) Designation.— The last Monday in May is Memorial Day.
(b) Proclamation.— 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.