07/04/2026
🇺🇸 250 Years of Liberty, Principles, and Legacy 🇺🇸
Today, we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States—a milestone that marked the birth of a nation founded upon the ideals of liberty, equality, and self-government.
Freemasonry played a meaningful role during this historic era. Among the Founding Fathers who were Freemasons were George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and Paul Revere, whose leadership helped establish a nation built upon the principles of liberty, reason, and civic responsibility.
Among the signers of the United States Declaration of Independence who are widely recognized as Freemasons were Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, William Hooper, Richard Stockton, and Thomas McKean.
While not every leader of the American Revolution was a Freemason, the Masonic ideals of liberty, fraternity, tolerance, and the pursuit of truth left a lasting influence on the early Republic.
As we celebrate these 250 years, we are reminded that building a nation—like building one’s character—requires virtue, diligent labor, and an unwavering commitment to the common good.
Happy 250th Birthday, United States of America! 🇺🇸