J. Edgar Hoover — the most famous director of the FBI — was also an active member of the Freemasons. Initiated in 1920 at D.C.'s Federal Lodge No. 1 , he became a Master Mason by age 25 and a ...

Cantor’s fellow Virginian was perhaps the most famous American Mason, but nine signers of the Declaration of Independence, including Ben Franklin, and 13 signers of the Constitution were Masons ...

Freemasons, known popularly for their white aprons, arcane symbols and secret handshake, are members of the world's oldest fraternal organization. Despite its longevity, Freemasonry (sometimes ...

FAMOUS FREEMASONS. Share full article. July 7, 1879. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from July 7, 1879, Page 6 Buy Reprints. View on timesmachine.

Slideshow: Famous Freemasons. ... From 1790 to 1820, younger American Masons imported two new higher-degree systems of Masonry, the York Rite, following English traditions, ...

Some famous Prince Hall Masons include Andrew Young, “Count” Basie, Henry Blair, “Nat King” Cole, W.E.B. DuBois, Edward Kennedy, “Duke” Ellington, Medgar Evers, Alex Haley, Rev. Jesse ...

The oldest and most famous of those societies — Freemasonry — is no exception. For over 100 years, America's athletes have been active masons.