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Culled from littleknown masonic texts of the 1800s and early 1900s, the illustrated masonic secrets of america s founding fathers is a mustread for any freemason or person curious about the masonic ties of george washington, benjamin franklin, paul revere, john sullivan and joseph warren. Because they are essentially secret, however, groups such as the freemasons can stir all kinds of theories. It should come as no surprise that many american masons were swept up in the spirit of nonmasonic giants like thomas jefferson. Americas book of secrets freemasons tv episode 2012 imdb. While much of the history of our country is well documented and widely available, there is another deeper history one. The return of the reverse of the great seal and the design of the dollar bill 5. Secret history of the freemasons top documentary films. Before his book could be published, william morgan was dragged away by a group of masons, never to be seen again. Table of contents for founding fathers, secret societies. Oct 04, 2016 the first president of the united states, george washington, was a mason, along with other presidents and numerous supreme court justices.
Jan 28, 2012 with jonathan adams, barry aird, bill birnes, bill clinton. The decreased visibility of freemasonry has to do, directly, with there being very few scholarly resources on the subject. The history channel folks interviewed us at indiana freemasons hall, with a. Culled from littleknown masonic texts of the 1800s and early 1900s, the illustrated masonic secrets of americas founding fathers is a mustread for any freemason or person curious about the masonic ties of george washington, benjamin franklin, paul revere, john sullivan and joseph warren. With jonathan adams, barry aird, bill birnes, bill clinton.
The secret templemasons, mysteries, and the founding of. However, i think freemasons myself included are guilty of consistently overstating the crafts role in history and in the qualities of a particular man. The league of the iroquois and the great law of peace 2. In the early morning hours of september 12, 1826, a batavia, new york stoneworker named william morgan went missing from the local jail. The unity between the philosophy of freemasonry and the founding ideology of america is well documented. American history documentary history history channel. Paul jeffers 19342009 was an established military historian and author of 70 books. The symbolic nature of freemasonry can be seen all though americas own symbols and ceremonies.
The european bankers decided that this business connection was america s achilles heel, the door through which the young american republic could be successfully attacked and overcome. Freemasonry as described by a mason americas founding. Watch americas book of secrets episode guide sidereel. A symbolic and mythological analysis of the reverse of the great seal 6. Secret societies was a good book that explained a lot about freemasons in early america.
The american revolution had a profound impact on the americas masonic lodges. Some conspiracy theorists say that the freemasons, or masons, have designs on government control. The secrets of the freemasons hardcover august 5, 2008 by michael bradley author 4. Historian and author peter levenda is the latest contender in the burgeoning market of masonic histories. Americas book of secrets freemasons tv episode 2012.
This episode explores the secret history, rituals and reach of the most wellknown secret society in the world. In the history of the united states, reaction to freemasonry led to americas first third party, the antimasonic party. His americas book of secrets ep2 freemasons youtube. The freemasons say they are simply a fraternity that aims to make good men better and to support each other. And this was his conclusion regarding freemasonry and founding fathers again using the term loosely to mean any significant figure in the revolutionary war it had two effects. America s book of secrets tv series freemasons 2012 plot. Much of america s social safety net, from the civil war to the second world war, was provided by the orphanages, retirement homes, and insurance programs of freemasonry. He worked as an editor and producer at abc, cbs, and nbc, and was the only person to have been news director at both of new york citys allnews radio stations. The founders came with their prior european views of enlightenment, and deduction. Watch americas book of secrets season 2 online history. The earliest reference to masons is in the regius poem, or halliwell manuscript, which was published in 90, but freemasonry as we know it today was founded in 1717, when four london lodges merged. Nov 26, 2010 i happened to go onto this forum where a mason was asked about freemasons and our founders. In the history of the united states, reaction to freemasonry led to america s first third party, the antimasonic party. The early secrets of freemasonry may not be as lost as we have been told.
Jan 28, 2015 however, i think freemasons myself included are guilty of consistently overstating the crafts role in history and in the qualities of a particular man. An inside look at the secret protocols, elite security and hidden history of the. W hile many readers will know about traditional catholic opposition to freemasonry, many may be surprised to discover how freemasonry engendered significant protestant opposition as well. Oct 09, 2015 the truth about mobile phone and wireless radiation dr devra davis duration. Jan 28, 2012 it is americas most private organization with secretive meetings and a membership that includes the most powerful men in americaand the world. The scottish rite journal calls this book, thoughtprovoking, well researched and well written.
The first president of the united states, george washington, was a mason, along with other presidents and numerous supreme court justices. As noted, 15 masons signed the declaration of independence and 28 signed the constitution. The european bankers decided that this business connection was americas achilles heel, the door through which the young american republic could be successfully attacked and overcome. The hidden history that connects the trilateral commission, the freemasons, and the great pyramids the hiram key. Masons, mysteries, and the founding of america engages the reader in its short outline that attempts to chronicle the fraternity from its mythological prehistory to its 20 th century. Documentary about an unprecedented inside look into one of the world s most private mysterious secret organizations, the freemasons. Weve been fed a lot of information about the founding fathers, in particular, that they wanted this to be a country with freedom of religion, but based on christian principles. The truth behind the worlds most mysterious society rule by secrecy. Freemasons history in america symbols, structures, and. Watch freemasons full episode americas book of secrets. Founding fathers, secret societies was a good book that explained a lot about freemasons in early america.
America s book of secrets freemasons season 01 ep 03 by daeny king. Americas book of secrets episode guide 3 seasons, 32 episodes. This episode explores the secret history, rituals and. It is america s most private organization with secretive meetings and a membership that includes the most powerful men in america and the world. Robinson started this work but holst has added 17 years of exploration and discoveries and the results are stunning. When you study the foundations of america, and come across one nation under god, you need to study the beliefs of those that used that phrase. There is a lot of conspiracy theories around masons and their influence and ties to the power structure of americas founding. Catch up on season 2 of america s book of secrets, only on history. Get exclusive videos, pictures, bios and check out more of your favorite moments from seasons past.
We are quick to give or at least imply freemasonry primary, if not exclusive, credit when we recognize an element of the craft in a brothers deeds or character. Only a section of the book was about freemasons, but it had very specific information and was quite useful. Only a section of the book was about freemasons, but it had very specific information. Looking at the iconography used in american symbols, it does not appear that we are talking about the god of abraham, isaac and jacob, but rather, other gods. The masonic role in american history freemason information. Freemasons history in america there is a lot of conspiracy theories around masons and their influence and ties to the power structure of americas founding. Aug 05, 2008 the secrets of the freemasons hardcover august 5, 2008 by michael bradley author 4. Masons, mysteries, and the founding of america from continuum press is available now on amazon, and i recommend you pick up a copy to get an outsiders view on on the questions put to us on the fraternity of freemasonry. Documentary about an unprecedented inside look into one of the worlds most private mysterious secret organizations, the freemasons. It is defined in article 2 of the convention on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide cppcg of 1948 as any of the following acts committed with intent. The history of freemasonry encompasses the origins, evolution and defining events of the fraternal organisation known as freemasonry. Americas book of secrets goes deeper, farther, and wider than ever in its unceasing effort to bring viewers the truth behind todays most shocking headlines.
From beyond the indestructible armored doors of fort knox to the unexplained ritualistic symbols of the freemasons, h2 acquires the exclusive key in america s book of secrets and exposes the mysteries of these iconic networks guarded throughout time via a featurelength special that leads into a ten episode exploration including the white house, the. The leadership of freemasons in the ceremonies establishing the nation and the capital city is accurately recounted in this book, as is the artistic contribution made by masonic architects and designers. Find show info, videos, and exclusive content on history. Jan 28, 2012 it is america s most private organization with secretive meetings and a membership that includes the most powerful men in america and the world. His new book published in april 09 titled the secret temple.
Freemasonry as described by a mason americas founding fathers. Ill be in america s book of secrets tonight on h2 history channel 2 at 10pm eastern by mark dice. It is americas most private organization with secretive meetings and a membership that includes the most powerful men in americaand the world. This episode explores the secret history, rituals and reach of the most wellknown secret society in. However, freemasons were inherently ideologically opposed to the egalitarian beliefs of americas revolutionaries.
Firstly, the emergence of organised lodges of operative masons during the middle ages, then the admission of lay members as accepted masons a term reflecting the ceremonial acception process that made non stone masons members of. What secrets ceremonies and rituals are still conducted today. Pharaohs, freemasons and the discovery of the secret scrolls of. Freemasons and the founding of america history essay. I happened to go onto this forum where a mason was asked about freemasons and our founders. Freemasons, the illuminati and the american revolution, page 1. Freemasonry has had a long, enduring, and yet at times largely invisible influence on american culture and society.
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