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THC 75: Robert Sullivan | The Secrets of Masonic Ritual, Philosophy, & Symbolism
Masonic Influence on American Government Structure
Freemasonry served as a template for the creation of the United States, specifically influencing the triple division of government into executive, legislative, and judicial branches. This structure mirrors the three chairs in a Masonic lodge representing the phases of the sun. Sullivan also points out that the architectural symbolism of D.C. is parodied in Baltimore, Maryland, through the work of architects like Benjamin Henry Latrobe and Robert Mills.