Masons also assist each other when they find themselves in a bind. Despite racial tensions, Reverend Jesse Jackson became a Freemason of the 33 Degree Prince Hall Order, a sect famous for cutting ties ...

Secret societies and organisations have long fascinated outsiders, but few have attracted as much intrigue and speculation throughout history as the Freemasons. It is the "world's largest secret ...

In fact, the 33rd president helped found a Masonic Lodge there in 1911 and was elected its first master, according to the Truman Library. The young Missourian was immediately hooked on Freemasonry.