Dressed in dark suits with white gloves and aprons, hundreds of men gathered at the Copley Westin Hotel yesterday afternoon to celebrate the 275th anniversary in Massachusetts of the Freemasons, a fraternal organization often perceived as a secret society shrouded in conspiracy theories, such as a quest for world domination.
After all, Freemasons - known for their secret handshakes, codes, and initiations - took an active role in the Revolutionary War and have since remained active in American politics.
Members have included Paul Revere, Benjamin Franklin, and John Hancock, as well as 13 presidents, including George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Gerald Ford.
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