Writer and historian on DC history and Freemasonry | Author of “The White House & The Freemasons.” Thoughts are my own. He/Him.
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The Masonic lodge scene in Killers of the Flower Moon underscores how men like Hale (DeNiro’s character) used Freemasonry to legitimize gruesome actions, leveraging the fraternity’s reputation in the community to serve his own purpose. 1/3 🧵
2/3: It’s important to note that Hale’s lodge expelled him from the fraternity following his arrest and trial. A symbolic and significant gesture to assure the community that his actions were not tolerated and condoned by his fellow masons.
Today marks the 231st anniversary of the #WhiteHouse cornerstone ceremony. The ceremony to set the building’s first stone became the first major public event in the new “federal city.” Thanks to @WhiteHouseHstry for sharing this often overlooked history: whitehousehistory.org/freema…
I couldn’t have completed my own book without access to presidential libraries. Thank you all!
Even @uscapitol can get things wrong sometimes. The 1st public event in the federal city occurred the previous year on October 13, 1792 to lay the cornerstone of the @WhiteHouse. The Jones Point boundary stone was laid on April 15, 1791 in Alexandria (if we count the old line)
Happy Capitol Cornerstone day! #OTD 230 ago, George Washington, DC & Virginia masons laid the first stone of the US Capitol. Learn more about the fraternity’s interactions with American presidents here: whitehousehistory.org/freema… @WhiteHouseHstry @MountVernon
Do yourself a favor and listen to Paul Reubens’ interview with Conan. It’s one of my favorite episodes of any podcast. It’s a shame Conan won’t get birthday gifs anymore. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Art history nerds will appreciate the reference to Jean-Léon Gérôme’s “Bonaparte Before the Sphinx” in the first trailer for the new #Napoleon movie.
The new Killers of the Flower Moon trailer depicts a scene inside a Masonic lodge. Should be interesting to watch!
Did you know that the first #July4 parade in #WashingtonDC occured in 1824. DC Masons participated in the parade and were one of two groups allowed to enter the US Capitol to listen to speeches by the president and members of Congress after the parade.
Curious about the Masonic history of the @WhiteHouse? Check out my latest book now available for preorder. Available in fine Masonic bookstores in August. macoy.com/Masonic-Bible-Maso…
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Today I was honored to announce that the @USNatArchives intends to place the Emancipation Proclamation on permanent display inside the Rotunda, joining our nation's foundational documents as a Charter of Freedom. It is a historic day for all Americans!
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lynch’s hair is his primary source of power always has been
Great to have Josiah Osgood, @Georgetown professor on Roman studies, at Alexandria-Washington lodge last night.
