Discover the Big Five: Uncovering the Freemasons Who Signed the Declaration of Independence 🗽

The Declaration of Independence was a historic document that declared the United States of America as an independent nation. Of the 56 signers, many were members of the Freemasons, including Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and George Washington. This episode of the Old Fashion Masonic Podcast delves into the fascinating world of the founding fathers who were members of the Freemasons and their influence on the drafting of this important document. The five main signers of the Declaration of Independence were John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Roger Sherman. Through this episode, we learn about their contributions to the drafting of the document and how they became symbols of the birth of the United States of America.

Key Takeaways from the Highlighted Videos:
• The Declaration of Independence was a historic document that declared the United States of America as an independent nation.
• Of the 56 signers, many were members of the Freemasons, including Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and George Washington.
• The five main signers of the Declaration of Independence were John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Roger Sherman.
• Their membership in the Freemasons likely influenced their thinking and their views on individual rights, religious freedom, and democratic principles.
• The legacy of these Freemasons can still be felt today, as their ideals continue to shape the United States and its role in the world.

Today marks the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, an important document that declared the United States of America as an independent nation. In honor of this day, we are highlighting some of the Freemasons who signed the Declaration of Independence. Five of the signers, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Roger Sherman, are especially noteworthy for their contributions to the document and their roles in the founding of the United States of America. We invite you to scroll down to view these highlighted videos and learn more about the Freemasons who signed the Declaration of Independence.

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Old Fashion Masonic Podcast – Episode 34 – Freemasons That Signed The Declaration of Independence

Sun Jul 2 2023 17:00:11 UTC

This episode delves into the fascinating world of the founding fathers of the United States, who were members of the Freemasons, and their influence that can still be felt today. In particular, we’ll be focusing on the Freemasons who signed the Declaration of Independence, and how their membership in the Freemasons may have influenced the drafting of this historic document.

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress. This document announced the thirteen American colonies’ separation from Great Britain and proclaimed the United States of America as an independent nation. The Declaration of Independence was more than a statement of separation; it was a statement of the principles and values on which the United States was founded.

Now let’s turn our attention to the Freemasons who signed the Declaration of Independence. Of the 56 signers, many were known to be Freemasons, including Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and George Washington. It’s important to note that not all of the Freemasons who signed the Declaration of Independence necessarily agreed on all of the document’s contents. However, their membership in the Masons likely influenced their thinking and their views on individual rights, religious freedom, and democratic principles.

The Declaration of Independence and its signers represent the embodiment of the American spirit. Their unwavering commitment to liberty, justice, and equality has inspired people around the world for over two centuries. The document’s ideas, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, have become a cornerstone of American values and beliefs. In conclusion, the Freemasons who signed the Declaration of Independence played a significant role in shaping the course of American history. While their Freemason membership may not have been the sole factor in their thinking, it likely influenced their views on democracy, individual rights, and religious freedom. The legacy of these Freemasons can still be felt today, as their ideals continue to shape the United States and its role in the world. Thank you for watching, and be sure to subscribe to our channel for more videos on Freemason history, culture, and the men themselves.

Those masonic signers were: • Benjamin Franklin • John Hancock • Elbridge Gerry • William Hooper • Richard Stockton • Matthew Thornton • George Walton • William Whipple

The following named Signers have been referred to as members of the Fraternity by various Masonic writers, and in Masonic publications, but their Lodge affiliation is not known: • Roger Sherman • Josiah Bartlett • Philip Livingston • Joseph Hewes • Thomas McKean • John Penn • Lyman Hall • William Ellery • Thomas Nelson, Jr.

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Who were the 5 people who signed the declaration?

Tue May 2 2023 16:15:27 UTC

Discover the faces behind the most iconic signatures in American history! Join us as we dive into the lives of the “Big Five” who signed the Declaration of Independence – John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Roger Sherman. Learn about their contributions to the drafting of the document and how they became symbols of the birth of the United States of America. Get ready to be inspired by the men who helped shape the nation we know and love today!

John Hancock signing the Declaration of Independence #shorts

Thu Mar 2 2023 5:47:33 UTC

The Xi-Amaru Republic Declaration of Independence Signing

Fri Jan 6 2023 2:00:07 UTC

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That All Cultures And Ethnicities Have The Right To Govern Themselves Autonomously, According To Their Cultural Rites And Traditions, In Accordance With Natural Law; And That Women And Men Are Endowed With Certain Capabilities By Their Creators, Equal In All Societal Matters And Should Be Regarded As Partners In All Things. That Liberty Consists In Being Afforded The Ability To Do And Say Anything That Does Not Cause Harm To Others; Thus, The Exercise Of The Natural Rights Of Every Person Has No Bounds, Other Than To Ensure To The Other Members Of Society The Enjoyment Of These Same Rights, Without Restriction Or Fear Of Reprisal. These Bounds May Be Determined Only By Law. That The Law Has The Right To Forbid Only Those Actions That Are Injurious To Society, As Determined By ‘The People’, In Due Legislative Process. That It Is Incumbent On ‘The People’ To Establish, Maintain, Assess And Revise A Government That Is Owned By, And Accountable To, ‘The People’, In Order To Secure These Aforementioned Facts; As Well As, Other Inalienable Rights Endowed By Natural Law, Including (But Not Limited To) Life, Liberty, Privacy, Personal Well Being And Resistance To Oppression.” To read more click the link https://aboriginalministryofjustice.org/?page_id=3965

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how many people signed the declaration of independence

Tue Sep 13 2022 2:07:44 UTC

56 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE SIGNERS

Tue Sep 6 2022 1:00:10 UTC

This Video show the 56 SIGNERS of The DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE in alphabetical order. We’ve also mentioned their occupations and how often they married. The flags represent their place of birth and (if their birthplace differs from the State they represented) we’ve put the initials of that Home State in [brackets] .

[MUSIC: ‘Dreams Were Made (Because I Love You)’ by Paul Martin & Peter Maurice.

The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence occurred primarily on August 2, 1776, at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, later to become known as Independence Hall. The 56 delegates to the Second Continental Congress represented the 13 colonies, 12 of which voted to approve the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The New York delegation abstained because they had not yet received instructions from Albany to vote for independence. The Declaration proclaimed the signatory colonies were now “free and independent States,” no longer colonies of the Kingdom of Great Britain and, thus, no longer a part of the British Empire. The signers’ names are grouped by state, with the exception of John Hancock, as President of the Continental Congress; the states are arranged geographically from south to north, with Button Gwinnett from Georgia first, and Matthew Thornton from New Hampshire last. The final draft of the Declaration was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, although the date of its signing has long been disputed. Most historians have concluded that it was signed on August 2, 1776, nearly a month after its adoption, and not on July 4 as is commonly believed.

Eight delegates never signed the Declaration, out of about 50 who are thought to have been present in Congress during the voting on independence in early July 1776: John Alsop, George Clinton, John Dickinson, Charles Humphreys, Robert R. Livingston, John Rogers, Thomas Willing, and Henry Wisner. Clinton, Livingston, and Wisner were attending to duties away from Congress when the signing took place. Willing and Humphreys voted against the resolution of independence and were replaced in the Pennsylvania delegation before the August 2 signing. Rogers had voted for the resolution of independence but was no longer a delegate on August 2. Alsop favoured reconciliation with Great Britain and so resigned rather than add his name to the document. Dickinson refused to sign, believing the Declaration premature, but he remained in Congress. George Read had voted against the resolution of independence, and Robert Morris had abstained—yet they both signed the Declaration.

The most famous signature on the engrossed copy is that of John Hancock, who presumably signed first as President of Congress. Hancock’s large, flamboyant signature became iconic, and John Hancock emerged in the United States as an informal synonym for “signature”. Future presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were among the signatories. Edward Rutledge (age 26) was the youngest signer and Benjamin Franklin (age 70) the oldest.

Some delegates were away on business when the Declaration was debated, including William Hooper and Samuel Chase, but they were back in Congress to sign on August 2. Other delegates were present when the Declaration was debated but added their names after August 2, including Lewis Morris, Oliver Wolcott, Thomas McKean, and possibly Elbridge Gerry. Richard Henry Lee and George Wythe were in Virginia during July and August, but returned to Congress and signed the Declaration probably in September and October, respectively.

New delegates joining the Congress were also allowed to sign. Eight men signed the Declaration who did not take seats in Congress until after July 4: Matthew Thornton, William Williams, Benjamin Rush, George Clymer, James Smith, George Taylor, George Ross, and Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Matthew Thornton did not take a seat in Congress until November. By the time that he signed it, there wasn’t any space for his name next to the other New Hampshire delegates, so he placed his signature at the end of the document.

The first published version of the Declaration was the Dunlap broadside. The only names on that version were Congress President John Hancock and Secretary Charles Thomson, and those names were printed rather than signatures. The public did not learn who had signed the engrossed copy until January 18, 1777, when the Congress ordered that an “authenticated copy” be sent to each of the 13 states, including the names of the signers. This copy is called the Goddard Broadside; it was the first to list all the signers except for Thomas McKean, who may not have signed the Declaration until after the Goddard Broadside was published. Congress Secretary Charles Thomson did not sign the engrossed copy of the Declaration, and his name doesn’t appear on the Goddard Broadside, even though it does appear on the Dunlap broadside.