Republic Act No. 421

: Republic Act No. 421 authorizes President Elpidio Quirino to accept the decoration of "Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor of the Republic of France" which was conferred upon him when he was Vice-President of the Philippines.
: His Excellency Elpidio Quirino, President of the Republic of the Philippines, is authorized to accept the decoration.
: The decoration mentioned is the "Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor of the Republic of France."
: The decoration was conferred upon him when he was Vice-President of the Philippines.
: The Government of the Republic of France conferred the decoration.
: Yes, Section 1 of the Act authorizes him to wear the corresponding insignia of the decoration.
: The purpose is to promote international friendship and understanding.
: The Act took effect upon its approval on June 19, 1949.
: The Act was enacted without executive approval.
: The Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled enacted the Act.