Masonic Presidents
This President was only one of two US Presidents to be Grand Master of their State Jurisdiction. He was Grand Master of Tennessee.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
This symbol represents a method of control of an initiate, and is removed when love and care replace the need for physical control.
What is the Cable-tow?
This is where the famous cedars used in the building of King Solomon’s Temple came from
What is Lebanon or “forests of Lebanon”?
A symbol of the brotherly love and fellowship that hold a lodge together.
What is cement?
These leaves are typically carved as decorations on the capitals of Corinthian and Composite columns.
What are acanthus leaves?
This President was made a Master Mason in 1909. Two years later in 1911 he helped form a new Masonic Lodge and was it's first Worshipful Master
Who is Harry S. Truman?
This is a symbol of obligation and a reminder to him who gives it to remember his promises. It is universally used as a salute to the Master.
What is the Due Guard?
The sanctum sanctorum was also known as this.
What is the Holi of Holies?
Symbols of hope and a well-spent life.
What are the Anchor and the Ark?
A knock at the door of the Lodge indicates that someone is seeking admission.
What is an alarm?
This President's four sons all became Master Masons. One in 1933, two in 1935 and the last was raised 1953.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
If the Lodge is considered as a symbol of the world, then this symbol denotes the universality of Masonry.
What is the Covering of the Lodge or (the clouded canopy or starry-decked heavens)?
This is where the Lord stood when he had a plumb line in his hand.
What is the wall?
The All-Seeing Eye.
What is the ancient symbol used in Masonry to represent the watchfulness and omnipresence of Deity?
A story, fable or legend that has a hidden meaning.
What is an allegory?
This President was proud of the fact that he enjoyed attending the lodge and meeting on the level with his brothers from all walks of life.
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
This is a symbol of control of conduct, a standard of right living. Operative Masons used this to test a perfect square or "try a square."
What is the Point Within a Circle?
This Masonic “patron” St. John the Baptist, dipped Christ in this river.
What is the Jordan river?
The Western Wall, or “Wailing Wall”, in Jerusalem, is the only part of this building still standing.
What is King Solomon's temple?
This item is more ancient than the golden fleece.
What is the apron?
This popular President did not have an opponent in 1820. He was made an Entered Apprentice Mason at the age of 17.
Who is James Monroe?
This is the correct pronunciation to cross the river and evade death.
What is Shiboleth?
This is the traditional checkerboard-looking part of a lodge
What is the Mosaic pavement?
A broken column symbolizes this 'fait accompli'
What is the symbol of death or failed work?
It is the jewel of the Stewards.
What is the cornucopia?