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  1. List of presidents of the United States who were Freemasons

    Of these, 15, [1] including Lyndon B. Johnson who took only the First Degree, are known to have been Freemasons, beginning with the nation's first president, George Washington. The most …

  2. George Washington and Freemasonry

    Freemasonry played a role throughout George Washington's life—from his initiation into the Fredericksburg Lodge in Virginia in 1752 to his death, when brothers of the Alexandria Lodge …

  3. George Washington, The Mason - GWMNMA

    Relying on the latest research, this book will fully explore Washington’s relationship with the fraternity, including a chronology of his involvement, color photos of documents, minute books, …

  4. Freemasonry - George Washington

    George Washington became a member of the Order of the Freemasons in October 1752 by joining the Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. His intention in joining this …

  5. Today in History - August 4 - Library of Congress

    On August 4, 1753, George Washington became a Master Mason in his hometown of Fredericksburg, Virginia. The twenty-one-year-old young man would soon hold his first military …

  6. George Washington: Life and Masonic Legacy — Illinois …

    Jun 12, 2025 · Discover the life of George Washington through the lens of Freemasonry. Learn how Masonic values shaped the first U.S. president and explore his enduring legacy as a …

  7. George Washington | The Grand Lodge of Maryland

    Washington’s Masonic life began in 1752 when he was initiated at the Fredericksburg, Virginia Lodge at just twenty years old. He became a Master Mason the following year.

  8. George Washington becomes a Master Mason - HISTORY

    Feb 9, 2010 · George Washington, a young Virginia planter, becomes a Master Mason, the highest basic rank in the secret fraternity of Freemasonry.

  9. George Washington Masonic National Memorial - U.S. National Park Service

    The George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia is a national center of Freemasonry and a uniquely designed Freemason structure that combines Neo-Classical and …

  10. George Washington: the most famous Mason? - Freemasons …

    George Washington: the most famous Mason? Freemasonry has had its fair share of famous brothers since its inception in the early eighteenth century. But perhaps the standout figure in …