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George Washington and Freemasonry.
The Legacy of Masonic Influence in the Founding of the United States.
By: Jason Gray
George Washington: The Freemason President.
George Washington, the first President of the United States, was a dedicated Freemason. He was initiated into Freemasonry on November 4, 1752, at Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 in Virginia, when he was just 20 years old. His commitment to the fraternity remained strong throughout his life, and he participated in Masonic activities even while leading the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
On April 30, 1789, during his inauguration as the first President of the United States, Washington took the oath of office on a Masonic Bible, borrowed from St. John’s Lodge No. 1 in New York City. This symbolic act further cemented the deep connection between the new republic and Freemasonry.
In 1793, Washington performed one of the most famous Masonic ceremonies in American history—the laying of the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. He conducted the ceremony in full Masonic regalia, using a silver trowel and tools provided by local lodges.
Freemasons Who Signed the Declaration of Independence
Many of the Founding Fathers were members of the Masonic fraternity, and at least nine signers of the Declaration of Independence were confirmed Freemasons:
1. Benjamin Franklin – A Grand Master of Pennsylvania, Franklin was one of the most influential Freemasons of his time.
2. George Walton – A Freemason from Georgia who later became a U.S. Senator.
3. William Whipple – A New Hampshire Freemason and Revolutionary War general.
4. John Hancock – The famous signer with the bold signature, also a Freemason.
5. Joseph Hewes – A Freemason from North Carolina who played a key role in naval affairs.
6. Robert Treat Paine – A Massachusetts Freemason and later an Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
7. Richard Stockton – A New Jersey Freemason and lawyer.
8. William Hooper – A lawyer and Freemason from North Carolina.
9. Thomas McKean – A Pennsylvania Freemason who later served as Chief Justice of Pennsylvania.
While these men were confirmed Freemasons, many of the other Founding Fathers were affiliated with Freemasonry in various ways or had Masonic sympathies.
Masonic Influence in Washington, D.C.: Points of Interest
Washington, D.C., was designed with significant Masonic symbolism and influence, thanks to figures like Pierre L’Enfant, the city’s planner, and Andrew Ellicott, a surveyor and Freemason. The layout of the city and its major monuments contain esoteric and Masonic symbolism.
1. The U.S. Capitol
• The cornerstone was laid by George Washington in a Masonic ceremony on September 18, 1793.
• The building itself contains numerous depictions of Masonic symbols, such as the “Apotheosis of Washington” in the rotunda, which portrays Washington ascending to a godlike status, surrounded by classical and Masonic imagery.
2. The White House
• Though there is no direct Masonic connection to its construction, many of the architects and builders were known to be Freemasons.
• The layout of the city forms a five-pointed star (a pentagram) with the White House at its center, a shape often associated with Masonic and esoteric traditions.
3. The Washington Monument
• A 555-foot-tall obelisk, an ancient symbol of enlightenment, power, and Masonic tradition.
• The cornerstone was laid in 1848 in a Masonic ceremony, and inside the monument, there is a dedication stone placed by the Freemasons.
4. Scottish Rite Temple (House of the Temple)
• Located at 1733 16th Street NW, this is the headquarters of the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction of Freemasonry.
• Designed by John Russell Pope, the building contains deep Masonic symbolism and houses one of the most important Masonic libraries in the world.
5. The George Washington Masonic National Memorial (Alexandria, VA)
• Not in D.C. proper but located nearby in Alexandria, Virginia, this massive memorial was built by Freemasons to honor Washington’s Masonic legacy.
• It features a museum, a working Masonic lodge, and numerous artifacts related to Washington’s Masonic life.
6. The Pentagon and Masonic Geometry
• While the Pentagon itself was built much later (during WWII), its five-sided shape resonates with Masonic and sacred geometry traditions.
7. The National Mall Layout
• Some researchers suggest that the street grid and placement of major monuments in Washington, D.C., align with Masonic and Hermetic symbols, such as squares, compasses, pentagrams, and the all-seeing eye.
Freemasonry played a crucial role in the founding of the United States, and its influence is deeply embedded in the history, architecture, and symbolism of Washington, D.C. George Washington, the nation’s most revered leader, was a lifelong Mason who participated in many key ceremonies, including the founding of the capital itself.
The Masonic ideals of liberty, equality, and enlightenment are interwoven with the very foundation of the American republic, a legacy that remains visible in the monuments and streets of Washington, D.C., to this day.
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