Masons in American Government
Volume 1 — The Executive Branch
Freemasonry has been part of American history since before the founding of the United States. Masons in American Government, Volume 1 — The Executive Branch examines presidents and vice presidents with documented Masonic connections, placing their Masonic service alongside their public careers and historical significance.
Why This Book?
Freemasonry has intersected with American public life from the nation’s earliest years. Masons in American Government, Volume 1 — The Executive Branch looks at presidents and vice presidents whose Masonic membership can be documented, placing their service in the fraternity alongside their careers in public office and the history of their time.
Masonic Service
What role did Freemasonry play in the lives of these presidents and vice presidents, and how extensively were they involved in the fraternity?
Public Service
How did these men serve in the executive branch, and what events and responsibilities shaped their time in office?
History in Context
How do their Masonic and public lives fit into the broader story of American history?
What You’ll Find Inside
Masons in American Government, Volume 1 — The Executive Branch brings together documented Masonic history and biographical profiles of the presidents and vice presidents included in this volume.
Documented Masonic Connections — Lodge membership, offices held, and other significant Masonic service where the record supports it.
Presidents and Vice Presidents — Profiles that place each subject’s Masonic life alongside his public career.
Historical Context — The events, issues, and periods that shaped each man’s service in American government.
The Beginning of a Larger Series — Volume 1 opens a broader examination of Freemasons who served throughout the American government.
About the Author
Masons in American Government brings together Robert G. Marquis Sr.’s experience in Freemasonry with his interest in American history, careful research, and documented Masonic service.
Robert G. Marquis Sr. writes from a lifetime of experience spanning Christian ministry, theatrical magic, Freemasonry, engineering, manufacturing, and business. His writing combines personal experience, Scripture, history, and research with a conversational approach to subjects that are often misunderstood.
About the Author
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