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PUBLIC LAW 396 - JUNE 14, 1954

Public Law 394

CHAPTER 276

JOINT RESOLUTION

To extend the time for the erection of a memorial to the memory cf Mohandas K. Gandhi.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Act of September 28, 1949 (63 Stat. 699, ch. 587), relating to the erection of a memorial to the memory of Mohandas K, Gandhi is hereby amended by striking out the words "within five years from the date of approval of this resolution" and substituting in lieu thereof the words "by September 28, 1959".

Approved June 10, 1954.

Public Law 395

June 10, 1954 [H. j. Res. 508]

M o h and a s K. Gandhi memorial.

CHAPTER 283 AN ACT

To provide for compensation of certain employees on days when d e part m e n t s or establishments of the Government a r e closed by administrative order.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the first section of the Joint Resolution of June 29, 1938 (52 Stat. 1246), is amended by inserting after "by Executive order," the following: "or any day on which such employees are relieved or prevented from working by administrative order issued under such regulations as may be promulgated by the President,".

Approved June 11, 1954.

Public Law 396

June 11 1954 [H. R. »554]

5 USC 86a.

CHAPTER 297

JOINT RESOLUTION

To amend the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 7 of the joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution to codify and emphasize existing rules and customs pertaining to the display and use of the flag of the United States of America", approved June 22, 1942, as amended (36 U.S.C., sec. 172), is amended to read as follows:

"SEC. 7. The following is designated as the pledge of allegiance to the flag: 'I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all'. Such pledge should be rendered by standing with the right hand over the heart. However, civilians will always show full respect to the flag when the pledge is given by merely standing at attention, men removing the headdress. Persons in uniform shall render the military salute."

Approved June 14, 1954.

June 14, 1954

[H. j. Res. 243]

Flag of the USA.

56 Stat. 380.

Pledge of allegiance.

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