36 U.S.C. § 128

National Maritime Day

(a) Designation.—

May 22 is National Maritime Day.

(b) Proclamation.—

The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on—

(1)

the people of the United States to observe National Maritime Day by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes or other suitable places; and

(2)

United States Government officials to display the flag on all Government buildings on National Maritime Day.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1260 .)