Description
Congress & The Freemasons
Uncover the hidden history of the U.S. Capitol with Congress & The Freemasons, the groundbreaking new book by B. Chris Ruli. Moving beyond popular myths and conspiracy theories, this meticulously researched volume draws from primary sources—including the Congressional Record, Grand Lodge proceedings, and the National Archives—to present the most comprehensive examination of the legislative branch's relationship with Freemasonry ever published.
Spanning from the early colonial congresses through the modern era, this remarkable work explores the Craft's influence on American history through documented facts and historical records. Readers will discover how cornerstone ceremonies, legislative charters, and charitable initiatives helped shape the institutions of the world's oldest constitutional republic.
Inside You'll Discover
- Extensive research based on primary historical sources.
- The documented relationship between Congress and Freemasonry.
- The history behind Masonic cornerstone ceremonies and legislative charters.
- The role of Freemasonry in charitable and civic development.
- A thoughtful examination that separates historical fact from popular myth.
Whether you're a Freemason, a student of American history, or simply interested in the intersection of government and fraternal organizations, Congress & The Freemasons offers an engaging, thoroughly researched perspective on an important chapter of our nation's past.
