January 19, in History!

History is a major part of Freemasonry, from the history of the fraternity itself to the many historical figures that we call “Brother.” Luckily, we live in a country that has a rich history reaching all the way back to its inception. January 19, may seem like any old day on the calendar but it is a major day in U.S. History.
 
A few non-masonic events include the birth of Edgar Allan Poe in Boston in 1809, as well as the start of the Union Occupation of Fort Anderson in North Carolina, in 1865. Several major events relating to Freemasonry include the creation of the first Prince Hall Lodge of Masons On January 19, 1871, in New Jersey. In 1937, Brother Cy Young was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Bro. Young was elected along with Tris Speaker and Nap Lajoie. In 1955, President Dwight Eisenhower became the first President to film a Presidential News Conference for television. President Eisenhower was not a Freemason but he held the Fraternity in high esteem, saying the Mason’s were a group that “takes on its own shoulders the care and welfare of the unfortunate.”
 
History is chock full of interesting events that celebrate an anniversary every day! Some of these events are directly or indirectly related to Freemasonry, while other just add depth to our Nation’s past. To read more about January 19, click here!

 



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