| Brave Masons Who Were Heroes Of Our Nation |
| Introduced by David A. Roach, PM, Secretary Solomon Lodge No. 221 F & A M Of the State of Louisiana 3-27-2004 Web Site: www.solomon221.com |
Aldrin, Edwin E. - Known as "Buzz" - American astronaut who as a crew member of Apollo 11 became the second
human being to walk on the moon (July 20, 1969).
human being to walk on the moon (July 20, 1969).
Anderson, Robert - Major General U.S. Army who was in command of Fort Sumter at time of Confederate attack.
Known as "Hero Of Fort Sumter."
Known as "Hero Of Fort Sumter."
Arnold, General Henry "Hap" - Medal of Honor recipient and American general whose efforts helped establish what is
now the U.S. Air Force. Commander, Army Air Force in World War II.
now the U.S. Air Force. Commander, Army Air Force in World War II.
Austin, Stephen F. - American colonizer and political leader who worked to make Texas a state of Mexico but later
helped Texas settlers gain their independence (1836). Known as the 'Father of Texas'.
helped Texas settlers gain their independence (1836). Known as the 'Father of Texas'.
Boone, Daniel - Mythologized early U. S. pioneer responsible for the exploration of Kentucky. Although his Masonic
membership is unprovable, here is what Nathan Boone had to say about his father's funeral: "Father's body was
conveyed to Flanders Callaway's home at Charette, and there the funeral took place. There were no military or Masonic
honors, the latter of which he was a member, as there were then but very few in that region of the country." (Hammon,
Neal O. (ed.) "My Father, Daniel Boone- The Draper Interviews with Nathan Boone."Lexington, Kentucky: The University
Press of Kentucky, 1999. p. 139.)
Bowie, James - American-born Mexican colonist who joined the Texan forces during the struggle for independence
from Mexico. He died during the defense of the Alamo.
Bradley, Omar N. - American general. Played a major part in the Allied victory in World War II.
Brown, Major General Charles E. Jr. - Served as US Army Chief of Chaplains.
Burke, Arleigh - Highly decorated US Navy Admiral whose leadership helped win the battle in the Pacific during World
War II. He was known as "31 knot Burke".
Butterfield, Daniel - Major General in the Civil War Union Army; holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor but
known especially for his writing of America's best known bugle call, "Taps"
Byrd, Admiral Richard E. - American naval officer and explorer. He was the first to fly over the North Pole (with Floyd
Bennet in 1926).
Cass, Lewis - American solider, politician and diplomat. Served as Secretary of War, Secretary of State, and U. S.
Senator. He was a Grand Master of Iowa and the first Grand Master of Michigan.
Chamberlain, Joshua L. - The Union General who received the only battlefield promotion to general during the US Civil
War and was credited with the victory in the crucial Battle of the Little Round Top for which he was awarded the Medal
of Honor for his bravery. He was chosen to receive the surrender of the arms and colours of the Confederacy. A
chivalrous man, he had his troops salute the defeated army as they marched by. Many believe that this singular act was
crucial to begin the healing process at the end of that horrid war. He later served as Governor of his home state of
Maine for four terms and was the President of Bowdoin College where he taught every subject in the curriculum except
mathematics. He was the last soldier to die of wounds received in the War and even today is used as an example in
leadership by the US Army. See here and here and here for excellent online sites about this amazing man.
Chennault, Clair Lee - American General nicknamed "Old Leather Face", he organized the daring "Flying Tigers" and
was a heroic symbol to the Chinese throughout World War II. An interesting story on Bro. Chennault is found here.
Churchill, Winston - British politician and writer. Prime Minister (1940-1945 and 1951-1955). His inspiration is often
credited with helping Britain survive under the onslaught of Hitler's evil.
Clark, Mark Wayne - US Army General who commanded the American Fifth Army when it made its initial landings on
the Italian mainland. Later commanded the 15th Army Group consisting of the British Eight and American Fifth Armies
as it effected the conquest of Italy.
Clark, William - American explorer and frontier politician who joined another Freemason, Meriwether Lewis on the
Lewis and Clark expedition (1804-6), the first overland exploration of the American West and Pacific Northwest. Clark
was responsible for the careful mapmaking. He later served as Native American agent and governor of the Missouri
Territory (1813-1821).
Crockett, David ('Davy') - Frontiersman and politician. US Representative from Tennessee who joined the Texas
revolutionaries fighting against. Mexico. He died at the siege of the Alamo.
Crowe, William J. Jr. - Served as Commander-in-Chief, US Pacific Command; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
and sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on May 19, 1994.
Dearborn, Major General Henry - Ranking US Army commander during the War of 1812.
membership is unprovable, here is what Nathan Boone had to say about his father's funeral: "Father's body was
conveyed to Flanders Callaway's home at Charette, and there the funeral took place. There were no military or Masonic
honors, the latter of which he was a member, as there were then but very few in that region of the country." (Hammon,
Neal O. (ed.) "My Father, Daniel Boone- The Draper Interviews with Nathan Boone."Lexington, Kentucky: The University
Press of Kentucky, 1999. p. 139.)
Bowie, James - American-born Mexican colonist who joined the Texan forces during the struggle for independence
from Mexico. He died during the defense of the Alamo.
Bradley, Omar N. - American general. Played a major part in the Allied victory in World War II.
Brown, Major General Charles E. Jr. - Served as US Army Chief of Chaplains.
Burke, Arleigh - Highly decorated US Navy Admiral whose leadership helped win the battle in the Pacific during World
War II. He was known as "31 knot Burke".
Butterfield, Daniel - Major General in the Civil War Union Army; holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor but
known especially for his writing of America's best known bugle call, "Taps"
Byrd, Admiral Richard E. - American naval officer and explorer. He was the first to fly over the North Pole (with Floyd
Bennet in 1926).
Cass, Lewis - American solider, politician and diplomat. Served as Secretary of War, Secretary of State, and U. S.
Senator. He was a Grand Master of Iowa and the first Grand Master of Michigan.
Chamberlain, Joshua L. - The Union General who received the only battlefield promotion to general during the US Civil
War and was credited with the victory in the crucial Battle of the Little Round Top for which he was awarded the Medal
of Honor for his bravery. He was chosen to receive the surrender of the arms and colours of the Confederacy. A
chivalrous man, he had his troops salute the defeated army as they marched by. Many believe that this singular act was
crucial to begin the healing process at the end of that horrid war. He later served as Governor of his home state of
Maine for four terms and was the President of Bowdoin College where he taught every subject in the curriculum except
mathematics. He was the last soldier to die of wounds received in the War and even today is used as an example in
leadership by the US Army. See here and here and here for excellent online sites about this amazing man.
Chennault, Clair Lee - American General nicknamed "Old Leather Face", he organized the daring "Flying Tigers" and
was a heroic symbol to the Chinese throughout World War II. An interesting story on Bro. Chennault is found here.
Churchill, Winston - British politician and writer. Prime Minister (1940-1945 and 1951-1955). His inspiration is often
credited with helping Britain survive under the onslaught of Hitler's evil.
Clark, Mark Wayne - US Army General who commanded the American Fifth Army when it made its initial landings on
the Italian mainland. Later commanded the 15th Army Group consisting of the British Eight and American Fifth Armies
as it effected the conquest of Italy.
Clark, William - American explorer and frontier politician who joined another Freemason, Meriwether Lewis on the
Lewis and Clark expedition (1804-6), the first overland exploration of the American West and Pacific Northwest. Clark
was responsible for the careful mapmaking. He later served as Native American agent and governor of the Missouri
Territory (1813-1821).
Crockett, David ('Davy') - Frontiersman and politician. US Representative from Tennessee who joined the Texas
revolutionaries fighting against. Mexico. He died at the siege of the Alamo.
Crowe, William J. Jr. - Served as Commander-in-Chief, US Pacific Command; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
and sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on May 19, 1994.
Dearborn, Major General Henry - Ranking US Army commander during the War of 1812.
Dole, Robert J. - Decorated Veteran, World War II; U.S. Congressman and Senator from Kansas, 1961–96;
Majority and Minority Leader, U.S. Senate; Nominee for President of the United States 1996; Humanitarian and
Philanthropist.
Doolittle, General James - American Army officer and aviator, he led the daring raids on Tokyo.
Franklin, Benjamin - American printer (he published the first book to come off the press in the colonies - Anderson's
Constitutions of 1723), author, diplomat, philosopher, and scientist, whose contributions to the American Revolution
(1775-1783), and the newly formed federal government that followed, rank him among the country's greatest
statesmen. He held the Masonic title of Grand Master of Pennsylvania and was one of the 13 Masonic signers of the
Constitution of the United States.
Glenn, John H., Jr. - U. S. astronaut and first American to orbit the earth in a space craft in 1962, he became a U. S.
Senator from Ohio from 1974 through 1998 and in November, 1998, returned to space 36 years after his original
journey as the oldest American astronaut. "God speed, Brother Glenn!"
Majority and Minority Leader, U.S. Senate; Nominee for President of the United States 1996; Humanitarian and
Philanthropist.
Doolittle, General James - American Army officer and aviator, he led the daring raids on Tokyo.
Franklin, Benjamin - American printer (he published the first book to come off the press in the colonies - Anderson's
Constitutions of 1723), author, diplomat, philosopher, and scientist, whose contributions to the American Revolution
(1775-1783), and the newly formed federal government that followed, rank him among the country's greatest
statesmen. He held the Masonic title of Grand Master of Pennsylvania and was one of the 13 Masonic signers of the
Constitution of the United States.
Glenn, John H., Jr. - U. S. astronaut and first American to orbit the earth in a space craft in 1962, he became a U. S.
Senator from Ohio from 1974 through 1998 and in November, 1998, returned to space 36 years after his original
journey as the oldest American astronaut. "God speed, Brother Glenn!"
Grissom, Virgil "Gus" - Astronaut who made the second crewed spaceflight in 1961, he was tragically killed
in a launch pad explosion in 1967.
Henson, Matthew - Sole companion of Bro. Adm. Robert Peary when he discovered the North Pole in 1909. He
authored the book "A Negro Explorer at the North Pole"and was honored by the White House before his death.
Celestial Lodge #3, PHA, NYC.
Herkimer, Nicholas - Brigadier General of the US Revolution
Hoover, J. Edgar - American Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (1924-1972). He is remembered for
fighting gangsterism during the Prohibition ear (1919-1933) and for a vigorous anti-Communist campaign after World
War II.
Houston, Sam - American general who became the first President of the Republic of Texas even though his candidacy
was announced only 12 days previously. He later served a second term. When Texas was admitted to the Union, he
served as US senator and governor.
Irwin, James B. - American astronaut, he was a member of the 4th moon landing team.
Jackson, Andrew - 7th President of the United States (1829-1837) and first Westerner to be elected President. A
national military hero for his actions in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812, His term addressed many of
the significant issues in the formation of the country but was marked by political partisanship so common in that time.
He left a legacy of a strong presidency. He was Grand Master of Masons in Tennessee two terms (1822-1824).
Jones, John Paul - Scottish born seaman, he became a naval hero and 'Father of the U. S. Navy'. He later commanded
Russian naval ships in their war against the Ottoman empire.
King, Ernest Joseph - Fleet Admiral, he was Commander-in-Chief of the US Fleet in 1941 and Chief of Naval
Operations from 1942-1945.
Knox, Major General Henry - US Revolutionary War hero, he was the first Secretary of War under the U.S.
Constitution. A Masonic lodge named in his honor was constituted on the gun deck of the USS Constitution ('Old
Ironsides') in 1926. Knoxville, Tennessee and the famous "Fort Knox" were named in his honor.
Lafayette, Marquis de - French soldier and politician, he took part in the American Revolution as a close supporter and
friend of Brother George Washington.
Lake, Simon - Engineer who built the first submarine to operate successfully in open sea.
Lawrence, James - A US Navy Captain at age 31, he bravely commanded the Chesapeake against the frigate Shannon
in the War of 1812. He was buried with Masonic and military honors.
Lawton, Henry Ware - US Civil War Medal of Honor winner, he was a Major General at the famous charge of the
Rough Riders at San Juan Hill by Bro. Col. Theodore Roosevelt. He was killed in a battle against insurgents in the
Philippines and has been honored by them on a postage stamp issued in 1966.
LeJeune, John A. - Major General, U.S. Marine Corps and 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps (1920-1949) he
earned the proud title of "the greatest leatherneck of them all"
Lewis, Meriwether - American soldier and explorer who, with fellow Mason William Clark conducted the first overland
exploration of the West and Pacific Northwest. He also served as Governor of the Louisiana Territory and was
proclaimed a National Hero. He was the first Master of St. Louis Lodge #111.
Lindbergh, Charles - American aviator who made the first solo transatlantic flight.
MacArthur, General Douglas - A former US Chief of Staff, he commanded the Allied Forces in the South Pacific during
World War II. He promised the Filipino people "I shall return" to save them from the occupying Japanese
Forces. He was ultimately removed from military leadership by another Mason, President Harry S. Truman.
Marshall, George C. - American soldier, diplomat and politician. He served as Secretary of State from 1947-1949 and
organized the European Recovery Plan most often referred to as the "Marshall Plan" for which he received
the 1953 Nobel Peace Prize.
McCown, John - Confederate General who died while attending his lodge meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas
McHenry, James - Was a surgeon in the American Revolution and private secretary to Generals Washington and
Lafayette. Fort McHenry, Maryland, of "Star Spangled Banner" fame was named after this U.S. Secretary of
War.
Mitchell, Edgar D. - US Astronaut who flew on the Apollo 14 mission.
Montgomery, Richard - First general officer of the (US) Continental Army to be killed in battle (in the attack on the
British fort at Quebec City).
Murphy, Audie - Most decorated American Soldier of WWII, he also achieved fame as an actor in movies (Westerns).
An autobiographical movie was made of his heroic combat exploits. He was active and interested in Freemasonry as
this page on this excellent website about his life explains.
Newman, Robert - Revolutionary War Patriot. He was the Sexton of Christ Church (Old North), Boston, when lanterns
were hung for Paul Revere. He served as Grand Tyler for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
Nicholas, Samuel - First American Marine Corps officer, he was also considered the first Commandant of the Marines.
He owned the Tun Tavern which the Corps considers their birthplace and which was also the meeting place of the first
lodge in Pennsylvania.
Nicholson, Samuel - American Navy and first Commander of the famous frigate, U.S.S. Constitution.
Nickerson, LtGen Herman Jr., USMC - Former Commanding General, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North
Carolina and Commander of I-Corps theater of operations in Vietnam
O'Bannon, Pressley Neville - As a U.S. Marine Lieutenant and Mason, he placed the first 'Stars & Stripes' on
foreign soil in defense of US national interests. His heroic achievement was the basis for the line in the Marine Corps
hymn, "...to the shores of Tripoli."
Peary, Admiral Robert E. - First man to reach the North Pole (1909)
Perry, Matthew - American Naval hero, he commanded one of the first steam ships and made a famous expedition to
the Far East opening it for trade.
Pershing, John Joseph - ("Black Jack") American Army General who led the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe
during World War I. In 1921, he was given the rank of General of the Armies, a rank only conferred once.
Pickett, General George E. - Commanded the Confederate lines at the US Civil War battle of Gettysburg and led the
final assault.
Pike, Albert - Pioneer, explorer, Confederate General, he re-wrote the rituals of the US Southern Jurisdiction of the
Scottish Rite Bodies. Read more about him here.
Preble, Edward - Commander of USS Constitution and US Navy hero, he was one of the first five commissioned
Lieutenants at the creation of the US Navy. At the commissioning of a new warship named in his honor, the ship's
Commanding Officer and members of the crew as well as the Grand Lodges of Maine and Massachusetts laid a
wreath at his grave in Portland, Maine.
Putnam, Israel - One of four Major Generals at the start of the Revolutionary War, he was the only one to serve
throughout. He is remembered for his order to his troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill: "Don't fire until you see the
whites of their eyes." His son joined Freemasonry as well.
Putnam, Rufus - American Revolutionary War General, 'Father of the Northwest Territory' and First Grand Master of
Masons in Ohio.
in a launch pad explosion in 1967.
Henson, Matthew - Sole companion of Bro. Adm. Robert Peary when he discovered the North Pole in 1909. He
authored the book "A Negro Explorer at the North Pole"and was honored by the White House before his death.
Celestial Lodge #3, PHA, NYC.
Herkimer, Nicholas - Brigadier General of the US Revolution
Hoover, J. Edgar - American Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (1924-1972). He is remembered for
fighting gangsterism during the Prohibition ear (1919-1933) and for a vigorous anti-Communist campaign after World
War II.
Houston, Sam - American general who became the first President of the Republic of Texas even though his candidacy
was announced only 12 days previously. He later served a second term. When Texas was admitted to the Union, he
served as US senator and governor.
Irwin, James B. - American astronaut, he was a member of the 4th moon landing team.
Jackson, Andrew - 7th President of the United States (1829-1837) and first Westerner to be elected President. A
national military hero for his actions in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812, His term addressed many of
the significant issues in the formation of the country but was marked by political partisanship so common in that time.
He left a legacy of a strong presidency. He was Grand Master of Masons in Tennessee two terms (1822-1824).
Jones, John Paul - Scottish born seaman, he became a naval hero and 'Father of the U. S. Navy'. He later commanded
Russian naval ships in their war against the Ottoman empire.
King, Ernest Joseph - Fleet Admiral, he was Commander-in-Chief of the US Fleet in 1941 and Chief of Naval
Operations from 1942-1945.
Knox, Major General Henry - US Revolutionary War hero, he was the first Secretary of War under the U.S.
Constitution. A Masonic lodge named in his honor was constituted on the gun deck of the USS Constitution ('Old
Ironsides') in 1926. Knoxville, Tennessee and the famous "Fort Knox" were named in his honor.
Lafayette, Marquis de - French soldier and politician, he took part in the American Revolution as a close supporter and
friend of Brother George Washington.
Lake, Simon - Engineer who built the first submarine to operate successfully in open sea.
Lawrence, James - A US Navy Captain at age 31, he bravely commanded the Chesapeake against the frigate Shannon
in the War of 1812. He was buried with Masonic and military honors.
Lawton, Henry Ware - US Civil War Medal of Honor winner, he was a Major General at the famous charge of the
Rough Riders at San Juan Hill by Bro. Col. Theodore Roosevelt. He was killed in a battle against insurgents in the
Philippines and has been honored by them on a postage stamp issued in 1966.
LeJeune, John A. - Major General, U.S. Marine Corps and 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps (1920-1949) he
earned the proud title of "the greatest leatherneck of them all"
Lewis, Meriwether - American soldier and explorer who, with fellow Mason William Clark conducted the first overland
exploration of the West and Pacific Northwest. He also served as Governor of the Louisiana Territory and was
proclaimed a National Hero. He was the first Master of St. Louis Lodge #111.
Lindbergh, Charles - American aviator who made the first solo transatlantic flight.
MacArthur, General Douglas - A former US Chief of Staff, he commanded the Allied Forces in the South Pacific during
World War II. He promised the Filipino people "I shall return" to save them from the occupying Japanese
Forces. He was ultimately removed from military leadership by another Mason, President Harry S. Truman.
Marshall, George C. - American soldier, diplomat and politician. He served as Secretary of State from 1947-1949 and
organized the European Recovery Plan most often referred to as the "Marshall Plan" for which he received
the 1953 Nobel Peace Prize.
McCown, John - Confederate General who died while attending his lodge meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas
McHenry, James - Was a surgeon in the American Revolution and private secretary to Generals Washington and
Lafayette. Fort McHenry, Maryland, of "Star Spangled Banner" fame was named after this U.S. Secretary of
War.
Mitchell, Edgar D. - US Astronaut who flew on the Apollo 14 mission.
Montgomery, Richard - First general officer of the (US) Continental Army to be killed in battle (in the attack on the
British fort at Quebec City).
Murphy, Audie - Most decorated American Soldier of WWII, he also achieved fame as an actor in movies (Westerns).
An autobiographical movie was made of his heroic combat exploits. He was active and interested in Freemasonry as
this page on this excellent website about his life explains.
Newman, Robert - Revolutionary War Patriot. He was the Sexton of Christ Church (Old North), Boston, when lanterns
were hung for Paul Revere. He served as Grand Tyler for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
Nicholas, Samuel - First American Marine Corps officer, he was also considered the first Commandant of the Marines.
He owned the Tun Tavern which the Corps considers their birthplace and which was also the meeting place of the first
lodge in Pennsylvania.
Nicholson, Samuel - American Navy and first Commander of the famous frigate, U.S.S. Constitution.
Nickerson, LtGen Herman Jr., USMC - Former Commanding General, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North
Carolina and Commander of I-Corps theater of operations in Vietnam
O'Bannon, Pressley Neville - As a U.S. Marine Lieutenant and Mason, he placed the first 'Stars & Stripes' on
foreign soil in defense of US national interests. His heroic achievement was the basis for the line in the Marine Corps
hymn, "...to the shores of Tripoli."
Peary, Admiral Robert E. - First man to reach the North Pole (1909)
Perry, Matthew - American Naval hero, he commanded one of the first steam ships and made a famous expedition to
the Far East opening it for trade.
Pershing, John Joseph - ("Black Jack") American Army General who led the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe
during World War I. In 1921, he was given the rank of General of the Armies, a rank only conferred once.
Pickett, General George E. - Commanded the Confederate lines at the US Civil War battle of Gettysburg and led the
final assault.
Pike, Albert - Pioneer, explorer, Confederate General, he re-wrote the rituals of the US Southern Jurisdiction of the
Scottish Rite Bodies. Read more about him here.
Preble, Edward - Commander of USS Constitution and US Navy hero, he was one of the first five commissioned
Lieutenants at the creation of the US Navy. At the commissioning of a new warship named in his honor, the ship's
Commanding Officer and members of the crew as well as the Grand Lodges of Maine and Massachusetts laid a
wreath at his grave in Portland, Maine.
Putnam, Israel - One of four Major Generals at the start of the Revolutionary War, he was the only one to serve
throughout. He is remembered for his order to his troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill: "Don't fire until you see the
whites of their eyes." His son joined Freemasonry as well.
Putnam, Rufus - American Revolutionary War General, 'Father of the Northwest Territory' and First Grand Master of
Masons in Ohio.
Revere, Paul - American silversmith, engraver and Revolutionary hero who on April 18, 1775 made his famous ride to
warn "The British are coming!"as celebrated in a poem by Longfellow. Revere was a Grand Master of the Grand Lodge
of Massachusetts.
Richardson, Elliott - Decorated soldier (Bronze Star & 2 Purple Hearts), he held many top governmental posts. As
Attorney General of the United States, he resigned in what became known as the 'Saturday Night Massacre' rather than
carry out President Richard Nixon's orders to fire Watergate Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox who had been
investigating White House wrongdoings.
Rickenbacker, Eddie - American aviator who was the most decorated combat pilot of World War I and later became
president of Eastern Airlines.
Ridgeway, General Matthew B. - US Army Chief of Staff.
Roosevelt, Theodore - Hero of the Spanish-American War, Governor of New York, Vice President and when
President (and Mason) William McKinley was assassinated, he became the 26th President of the United States.
Winner of the Nobel peace prize.
Schirra, Walter M. - Made a "Mason at Sight" by the Grand Master of Masons of Florida, he carried several
Masonic items with him on his Apollo 7 flight and was the command pilot on the history-making Gemini 6 flight which
made a rendezvous with the already orbiting Gemini 7 spacecraft, the first rendezvous of two manned, maneuverable
spacecraft.
Sitter, Carl L. - U. S. Congressional Medal of Honor winner, he was a Marine Corps Company Commander at the
Battle of Chosin Reservoir at Hagaru-ri during the Korean War. At the time of his death, he was attending Virginia
Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Education and was scheduled to receive his Master of Divinity
Degree a month later.
warn "The British are coming!"as celebrated in a poem by Longfellow. Revere was a Grand Master of the Grand Lodge
of Massachusetts.
Richardson, Elliott - Decorated soldier (Bronze Star & 2 Purple Hearts), he held many top governmental posts. As
Attorney General of the United States, he resigned in what became known as the 'Saturday Night Massacre' rather than
carry out President Richard Nixon's orders to fire Watergate Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox who had been
investigating White House wrongdoings.
Rickenbacker, Eddie - American aviator who was the most decorated combat pilot of World War I and later became
president of Eastern Airlines.
Ridgeway, General Matthew B. - US Army Chief of Staff.
Roosevelt, Theodore - Hero of the Spanish-American War, Governor of New York, Vice President and when
President (and Mason) William McKinley was assassinated, he became the 26th President of the United States.
Winner of the Nobel peace prize.
Schirra, Walter M. - Made a "Mason at Sight" by the Grand Master of Masons of Florida, he carried several
Masonic items with him on his Apollo 7 flight and was the command pilot on the history-making Gemini 6 flight which
made a rendezvous with the already orbiting Gemini 7 spacecraft, the first rendezvous of two manned, maneuverable
spacecraft.
Sitter, Carl L. - U. S. Congressional Medal of Honor winner, he was a Marine Corps Company Commander at the
Battle of Chosin Reservoir at Hagaru-ri during the Korean War. At the time of his death, he was attending Virginia
Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Education and was scheduled to receive his Master of Divinity
Degree a month later.
Sousa, John Philip - U.S. Marine Band leader from 1880 - 1892, he wrote numerous marches including the US's
'national march', "The Stars and Stripes Forever"
Stout, Herald - Rear Admiral & World War II hero, in 1993 a guided missile destroyer was named in his honor
(USS Stout - DDG-55).
de Sucre, Antonio Jose y Alcala - Served as a General under Brother Simon Bolivar in Peru, he became the secpmd
President of Bolivia in 1825 and was named President for life. He resigned three years later and while traveling to
Ecuador to be installed President of that country, was assassinated. Well known for his efforts in the liberation of
Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. Symington, Stuart - First Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, he was approved for nomination
for high office by the Senate six times without a dissenting vote. He later served as Senator from Missouri.
'national march', "The Stars and Stripes Forever"
Stout, Herald - Rear Admiral & World War II hero, in 1993 a guided missile destroyer was named in his honor
(USS Stout - DDG-55).
de Sucre, Antonio Jose y Alcala - Served as a General under Brother Simon Bolivar in Peru, he became the secpmd
President of Bolivia in 1825 and was named President for life. He resigned three years later and while traveling to
Ecuador to be installed President of that country, was assassinated. Well known for his efforts in the liberation of
Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. Symington, Stuart - First Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, he was approved for nomination
for high office by the Senate six times without a dissenting vote. He later served as Senator from Missouri.
Tea, Richard - Civil War hero and Medal of Honor winner. So conspicuous was his record as a soldier during that
War that he was accorded the distinction by Congress of being permitted to enter either the Senate Chambers or the
floor of the House and enjoy any privilege of either. He was a long time member and Past Master of Aztlan Lodge #4,
Prescott, Arizona.
Thayer, Sylvanus - Father of the U. S. Military Academy - West Point
Thomas, Isaiah - Firebrand of the American Revolution and founder of the American Antiquarian Society, he served as
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
Travis, Colonel William B. - American military leader who commanded the Texans who died in defense of the Alamo.
Vinson, Frederick M. - American Jurist who served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1946-1953.
War that he was accorded the distinction by Congress of being permitted to enter either the Senate Chambers or the
floor of the House and enjoy any privilege of either. He was a long time member and Past Master of Aztlan Lodge #4,
Prescott, Arizona.
Thayer, Sylvanus - Father of the U. S. Military Academy - West Point
Thomas, Isaiah - Firebrand of the American Revolution and founder of the American Antiquarian Society, he served as
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
Travis, Colonel William B. - American military leader who commanded the Texans who died in defense of the Alamo.
Vinson, Frederick M. - American Jurist who served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1946-1953.
Wainwright, Jonathan M. - US Army General and the hero of Battan.
Walker, William – Lt Col, Confederate Army he was the first Master of Eastern Star Lodge in Louisiana and
served as a District Deputy Grand Master. Killed in 1864.
Warren, Joseph, M.D. - Noted physician and American Revolutionary War General. Let the troops in the 'Battle of
Bunker Hill' where he was killed. At the time of his death, he was serving as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
Masons in Massachusetts.
Webb, James E. - NASA Administrator.
Williams, Jonathan - Colonel, United States Army; he was the first Superintendent of the United States Military
Academy, West Point, New York.
Walker, William – Lt Col, Confederate Army he was the first Master of Eastern Star Lodge in Louisiana and
served as a District Deputy Grand Master. Killed in 1864.
Warren, Joseph, M.D. - Noted physician and American Revolutionary War General. Let the troops in the 'Battle of
Bunker Hill' where he was killed. At the time of his death, he was serving as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
Masons in Massachusetts.
Webb, James E. - NASA Administrator.
Williams, Jonathan - Colonel, United States Army; he was the first Superintendent of the United States Military
Academy, West Point, New York.
PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES: For details and photos see our Presidents Page
George Washington, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, James Polk, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, James
Garfield, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Warren G. Harding, Franklin D. Roosevelt,
Harry S. Truman - Grand Master, Lyndon B. Johnson (EA), Gerald R. Ford
George Washington, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, James Polk, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, James
Garfield, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Warren G. Harding, Franklin D. Roosevelt,
Harry S. Truman - Grand Master, Lyndon B. Johnson (EA), Gerald R. Ford
VICE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES:
George Clinton, Elbridge Gerry, Daniel D. Tompkins, Richard M. Johnson, George M. Dallas, William R. King, John
C. Breckenridge, Andrew Johnson, Schuyler Colfax, Adlai E. Stevenson, Garret A. Hobart, Theodore Roosevelt,
Thomas R. Marshall, Henry A. Wallace, Harry S. Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson (E.A.), Hubert H. Humphrey, Gerald
R. Ford
George Clinton, Elbridge Gerry, Daniel D. Tompkins, Richard M. Johnson, George M. Dallas, William R. King, John
C. Breckenridge, Andrew Johnson, Schuyler Colfax, Adlai E. Stevenson, Garret A. Hobart, Theodore Roosevelt,
Thomas R. Marshall, Henry A. Wallace, Harry S. Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson (E.A.), Hubert H. Humphrey, Gerald
R. Ford
SUPREME COURT JUSTICES:
Hugo L. Black, John Blair, Jr., Samuel Blatchford, Henry Baldwin, Harold H. Burton, James F. Byrnes, John Catton,
Thomas C. Clark, John H. Clarke, William Cushing, Willis Van Devanter, William O. Douglas, Oliver Ellsworth,
Stephen J. Field, John M. Harlan, Robert H. Jackson, Joseph E. Lamar, John Marshall, - Chief Justice U.S. Supreme
Court 1801 - 1835, Thurgood Marshall, Stanley Mathews, Sherman Minton, William H. Moody, Samuel Nelson,
William Paterson, Mahlon Pitney, Stanley F. Reed, Wiley B. Rutledge, Potter Stewart, Noah H. Swayne, Thomas
Todd, Robert Trimble, Frederick M. Vinson, Earl Warren, Levi Woodbury, William B. Woods
Hugo L. Black, John Blair, Jr., Samuel Blatchford, Henry Baldwin, Harold H. Burton, James F. Byrnes, John Catton,
Thomas C. Clark, John H. Clarke, William Cushing, Willis Van Devanter, William O. Douglas, Oliver Ellsworth,
Stephen J. Field, John M. Harlan, Robert H. Jackson, Joseph E. Lamar, John Marshall, - Chief Justice U.S. Supreme
Court 1801 - 1835, Thurgood Marshall, Stanley Mathews, Sherman Minton, William H. Moody, Samuel Nelson,
William Paterson, Mahlon Pitney, Stanley F. Reed, Wiley B. Rutledge, Potter Stewart, Noah H. Swayne, Thomas
Todd, Robert Trimble, Frederick M. Vinson, Earl Warren, Levi Woodbury, William B. Woods
8 SIGNERS OF THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION:
Daniel Carroll, Jonathan Bayard Smith, Henry Laurens, John Dickison, John Harvie, John Hancock, Cornelius Harnett,
Daniel Roberdeau
Daniel Carroll, Jonathan Bayard Smith, Henry Laurens, John Dickison, John Harvie, John Hancock, Cornelius Harnett,
Daniel Roberdeau
10 SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE:
William Ellery RI, Benjamin Franklin PA, John Hancock MA, Joseph Hewes NC, William Hooper NC, Robert Treat
Paine MA, Richard Stockton NJ, George Walton GA, William Whipple NH, Eldridge Gerry MA
William Ellery RI, Benjamin Franklin PA, John Hancock MA, Joseph Hewes NC, William Hooper NC, Robert Treat
Paine MA, Richard Stockton NJ, George Walton GA, William Whipple NH, Eldridge Gerry MA
12 SIGNERS OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION:
George Washington, Gunning Bedford Jr., Benjamin Franklin, John Blair, David Brearley, Rufus King, John Dickinson,
Jacob Broom, Daniel Carroll, Jonathan Dayton, Nicholas Gilman, James McHenry
George Washington, Gunning Bedford Jr., Benjamin Franklin, John Blair, David Brearley, Rufus King, John Dickinson,
Jacob Broom, Daniel Carroll, Jonathan Dayton, Nicholas Gilman, James McHenry
Nathan Hale - "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." Nathan Hale, September 22, 1776, as he was
being hung by the British
Hales Masonic Affiliation - St. John's Regimental Lodge, received recognition as a Mason even though he wasn't
yet 21 years of age. He was born at Coventry, Connecticut, in 1756.
being hung by the British
Hales Masonic Affiliation - St. John's Regimental Lodge, received recognition as a Mason even though he wasn't
yet 21 years of age. He was born at Coventry, Connecticut, in 1756.
John Paul Jones - "I have not yet begun to fight!" John Paul Jones, Father of the American Navy, 1779, as his ship, the
Richard, was sinking he managed to capture the Serapis which was responsible for the sinking.
John Paul Jones was raised to the degree of Master Mason in St. Bernards Lodge No. 122 (now St. Cuthbert
No. 41) of Kirkcudbright, Scotland, November 27, 1770, when he was 23 years old.
Richard, was sinking he managed to capture the Serapis which was responsible for the sinking.
John Paul Jones was raised to the degree of Master Mason in St. Bernards Lodge No. 122 (now St. Cuthbert
No. 41) of Kirkcudbright, Scotland, November 27, 1770, when he was 23 years old.
Benjamin Franklin - "In the beginning of the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily
prayers in this room for divine protection. Our prayers, sir, were heard and they were graciously answered. All of us
who engaged in the struggle must have observed frequent instances of a superintending Providence in our favor.
Have we now forgotten this powerful friend? I have lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing
proofs I see of this truth -- God Governs in the Affairs of Men, And if a Sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His
notice, Is it possible that an empire can rise without His aid?" Benjamin Franklin, on June 28 1787, at the
Constitutional Convention, saw that they were stalemating on issues for weeks and asked that the convention start with
a prayer before deliberations everyday with this famous speech. After such a move deliberations were successful
and our nations constitution was formed. The congress has started with prayer every meeting since.
prayers in this room for divine protection. Our prayers, sir, were heard and they were graciously answered. All of us
who engaged in the struggle must have observed frequent instances of a superintending Providence in our favor.
Have we now forgotten this powerful friend? I have lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing
proofs I see of this truth -- God Governs in the Affairs of Men, And if a Sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His
notice, Is it possible that an empire can rise without His aid?" Benjamin Franklin, on June 28 1787, at the
Constitutional Convention, saw that they were stalemating on issues for weeks and asked that the convention start with
a prayer before deliberations everyday with this famous speech. After such a move deliberations were successful
and our nations constitution was formed. The congress has started with prayer every meeting since.
Harry S. Truman - "The fundamental basis of this nation's law was given to Moses on the Mount. The fundamental
basis of our Bill of Rights comes from the teaching we get from Exodus and St. Matthew, from Isaiah and St. Paul. I
don't think we emphasize that enough these days. If we don't have the proper fundamental moral background, we will
finally
end up with a totalitarian government which does not believe in the right for anybody except the state."
President Harry S. Truman.
basis of our Bill of Rights comes from the teaching we get from Exodus and St. Matthew, from Isaiah and St. Paul. I
don't think we emphasize that enough these days. If we don't have the proper fundamental moral background, we will
finally
end up with a totalitarian government which does not believe in the right for anybody except the state."
President Harry S. Truman.
Douglas MacArthur - "History fails to record a single precedent in which nations subject to moral decay have not passed
into political and economic decline. There has been either a spiritual awakening to overcome the moral lapse, or a
progressive deterioration to ultimate national disaster" General Douglas MacArthur
into political and economic decline. There has been either a spiritual awakening to overcome the moral lapse, or a
progressive deterioration to ultimate national disaster" General Douglas MacArthur
Theodore Roosevelt - "Every thinking man, when he thinks, realizes that the teachings of the Bible are so
interwoven and entwined with our whole civic and social life that it would be literally-I do not mean figuratively, but
literally- impossible for us to figure what that loss would be if these teachings were removed. We would lose all the
standards by which we now judge both public and private morals; all the standards towards which we, with more or
less resolution, strive to raise ourselves." President Theodore Roosevelt
interwoven and entwined with our whole civic and social life that it would be literally-I do not mean figuratively, but
literally- impossible for us to figure what that loss would be if these teachings were removed. We would lose all the
standards by which we now judge both public and private morals; all the standards towards which we, with more or
less resolution, strive to raise ourselves." President Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson - "America was born a Christian nation. America was born to exemplify that devotion to the
elements of righteousness which are derived from the revelations of Holy Scriptures. Ladies and gentlemen, I have a
very simple thing to ask of you. I ask of every man and woman in this audience that from this night on they will realize
that part of the destiny of America lies in their daily perusal of this great book of revelations. That if they would see
America free and pure they will make their own spirits free and pure by this baptism of the Holy Scripture."
Woodrow Wilson, 1911, pre-Presidential campaign speech.
elements of righteousness which are derived from the revelations of Holy Scriptures. Ladies and gentlemen, I have a
very simple thing to ask of you. I ask of every man and woman in this audience that from this night on they will realize
that part of the destiny of America lies in their daily perusal of this great book of revelations. That if they would see
America free and pure they will make their own spirits free and pure by this baptism of the Holy Scripture."
Woodrow Wilson, 1911, pre-Presidential campaign speech.
Winston Churchill - on religion Spring of 1888 at the age of 13
In an essay on 'Palestine in the Time of John the Baptist' he made the following assessment of the Pharisees:ï¿¿
"Their faults were many. Whose faults are few? For let him with all the advantages of Christianity avouch that they are
more wicked than himself, he commits the same crime of which he is just denouncing them."
In an essay on 'Palestine in the Time of John the Baptist' he made the following assessment of the Pharisees:ï¿¿
"Their faults were many. Whose faults are few? For let him with all the advantages of Christianity avouch that they are
more wicked than himself, he commits the same crime of which he is just denouncing them."
From: "Freemasonry and Patriotism"
Written by: Wilfred G. "Bill" Soutiea, Jr., Grand Master (1999-2000)
Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri and Phillip G. "Phil" Elam, Grand Orator
(1999-2000)
Each American, including Freemasons, must learn from the insights made by our Brother Douglas MacArthur in his
last address to the Corps of Cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1962 as he accepted the
prestigious Thayer Award. They are:
"Duty ~ Honor ~ Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what
you will be. They are your rallying points: to build courage when courage seems to fail; to regain faith when there
seems to be little cause for faith; to create hope when hope becomes forlorn. Unhappily, I possess neither that
eloquence of diction, that poetry of imagination, nor that brilliance of metaphor to tell you all that they mean. The
unbelievers will say they are but words, but a slogan, but a flamboyant phrase. Every pedant, every demagogue, every
cynic, every hypocrite, every troublemaker, and I am sorry to say, some others of an entirely different character, will try to
downgrade them even to the extent of mockery and ridicule. But these are some of the things they do. They build your
basic character, they mold you for your future roles as the custodians of the nation's defense, they make you strong
enough to know when you are weak, and brave enough to face yourself when you are afraid. They teach you to be
proud and unbending in honest failure, but humble and gentle in success; not to substitute words for actions, nor to
seek the path of comfort, but to challenge; to learn to stand up in the storm but to have compassion on those who fall;
to master yourself before you seek to master others; to have a heart that is clean, a goal that is high; to learn to laugh yet
never forget how to weep; to reach into the future yet never neglect the past; to be serious yet never to take yourself too
seriously; to be modest so that you will remember the simplicity of true greatness, the open mind of true wisdom, the
meekness of true strength. They give you a temper of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions, a
freshness of the deep springs of life, a temperamental predominance of courage over timidity, an appetite for
adventure over love of ease. They create in your heart the sense of wonder, the unfailing hope of what next, and the joy
and
inspiration of life."
Freemasons preach and firmly believe in the right to think, the right to speak, the right to worship in freedom and as
conscience alone shall dictate, but how many Freemasons truly know what these things mean how many really believe
in them? How many believe in them so firmly that they are willing to fight for them, live for them, and die to defend them
if need be? These things, when mentioned, sound decidedly like those principles of Americanism the soldiers, sailors
and airmen of our country so nobly protect. If our Masonic Fraternity stands for these principles, whole-heartedly and
unafraid, then we should use our Beloved Order as the greatest force of all time for the continued up-building of
America individually, one Brother at a time.
Written by: Wilfred G. "Bill" Soutiea, Jr., Grand Master (1999-2000)
Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri and Phillip G. "Phil" Elam, Grand Orator
(1999-2000)
Each American, including Freemasons, must learn from the insights made by our Brother Douglas MacArthur in his
last address to the Corps of Cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1962 as he accepted the
prestigious Thayer Award. They are:
"Duty ~ Honor ~ Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what
you will be. They are your rallying points: to build courage when courage seems to fail; to regain faith when there
seems to be little cause for faith; to create hope when hope becomes forlorn. Unhappily, I possess neither that
eloquence of diction, that poetry of imagination, nor that brilliance of metaphor to tell you all that they mean. The
unbelievers will say they are but words, but a slogan, but a flamboyant phrase. Every pedant, every demagogue, every
cynic, every hypocrite, every troublemaker, and I am sorry to say, some others of an entirely different character, will try to
downgrade them even to the extent of mockery and ridicule. But these are some of the things they do. They build your
basic character, they mold you for your future roles as the custodians of the nation's defense, they make you strong
enough to know when you are weak, and brave enough to face yourself when you are afraid. They teach you to be
proud and unbending in honest failure, but humble and gentle in success; not to substitute words for actions, nor to
seek the path of comfort, but to challenge; to learn to stand up in the storm but to have compassion on those who fall;
to master yourself before you seek to master others; to have a heart that is clean, a goal that is high; to learn to laugh yet
never forget how to weep; to reach into the future yet never neglect the past; to be serious yet never to take yourself too
seriously; to be modest so that you will remember the simplicity of true greatness, the open mind of true wisdom, the
meekness of true strength. They give you a temper of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions, a
freshness of the deep springs of life, a temperamental predominance of courage over timidity, an appetite for
adventure over love of ease. They create in your heart the sense of wonder, the unfailing hope of what next, and the joy
and
inspiration of life."
Freemasons preach and firmly believe in the right to think, the right to speak, the right to worship in freedom and as
conscience alone shall dictate, but how many Freemasons truly know what these things mean how many really believe
in them? How many believe in them so firmly that they are willing to fight for them, live for them, and die to defend them
if need be? These things, when mentioned, sound decidedly like those principles of Americanism the soldiers, sailors
and airmen of our country so nobly protect. If our Masonic Fraternity stands for these principles, whole-heartedly and
unafraid, then we should use our Beloved Order as the greatest force of all time for the continued up-building of
America individually, one Brother at a time.
