Chapter 416. To provide for the preparation, printing, and distribution of pamphlets containing the Declaration of Independence, with certain biographical sketches and explanatory matter
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CHAP. 416.— An Act To provide for the preparation, printing, and distribution of pamphlets containing the Declaration of Independence, with certain biographical sketches and explanatory matter.May 28, 1926.[[H. R. 11202](/us/bill/69/hr/11202).][[Public, No. 309](/us/pl/69/309).] *lie it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*,Declaration of Independence.Preparation directed of pamphlet containing, etc. That in commemoration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence the Bureau of Education of the Department of the Interior shall prepare and have printed at the Government Printing Office a pamphlet containing the Declaration of Independence, with a brief summary of the historical events preceding and resulting in its creation, a short biographical sketch of each of the principal characters involved in the struggle for independence, and such other educational matter as may be deemed appropriate.
The Bureau of Education shall distribute oneDistribution by Education Bureau. copy of such pamphlet to every public or private school, college, or university in the United States or any Territory or possession of the United States. Sec. 2. There shall be distributed through the folding rooms ofCongressional distribution. the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, three hundred copies of such pamphlet to each Senator and one hundred and fifty copies to each Representative, Delegate, and Resident Commissioner.
Sec. 3. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated the sum ofAmount authorized for.*Post*, p. 854. $3,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Approved, May 28, 1926.