Ill. Brother Gerald Ford, 33° joined the fraternity in 1949 alongside his three half-brothers, Thomas, Richard, and James at Malta Lodge No. 465 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He later became a Master Mason at Columbia Lodge No. 3, Washington D.C., on May 18, 1951, and was the last president who belonged to the brotherhood of Freemasonry.

President Ford endeavored to realize the Masonic core values both in his personal life and his career working in government. This dedication was well known within the fraternity, leading him in 1962 to being made a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33°, and Honorary Member, Supreme Council Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Additionally, President Ford was elected to serve as an Active Member of the International Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay, and its Honorary Grand Master.

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