This is a small permanent exhibit in The
Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania. It consists of a
photographed portrait and the (facsimile) signature of each Masonic
President of the United States, and a record of his Masonic career.
The material is enhanced by photographs and background information
on the Great Seal of The United States and the Flag of the President
of the United States. The photographs and signatures are taken from
the booklet The Presidents of the United States of America which was
published by the White House Historical Association in cooperation
with the National Geographic Society.
Until recently, Thomas
Jefferson and James Madison were included in this gallery of Masonic
Presidents, but since their membership cannot be established as a
certainty, their inclusion here was based more on speculation than
fact. Until their membership can be absolutely proven, they should
not be considered "Masonic Presidents."
Lyndon B. Johnson
was initiated on October 30, 1937 in Johnson City Lodge No. 561, at
Johnson City, Texas, but completed only the Entered Apprentice, or
first, of the three Masonic degrees. For this reason, he is not
included in the gallery.
Note: Each photo is a link
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