I regard the Masonic institution as one of the means ordained by the Supreme Architect to enable mankind to work out the problem of destiny; to fight against, and overcome, the weaknesses and imperfections of his nature, and at last to attain to that true life of which death is the herald and the grave the portal.
Theodore Roosevelt
Brother Theodore Roosevelt never held Masonic office but was proud of his Masonic membership. This picture of him in Master’s regalia was staged. Roosevelt became a member of Matinecock Lodge No. 806, Grand Lodge of New York, while Vice-President and remained an active Freemason during his Presidency.
