Secret societies have always attracted public attention, and when it comes to the 10 most exclusive secret societies in America interest increases as many of these societies recruit their members when they are studying at college. Several public figures, including politicians, are known to have been members of such societies; Some of whom remain up to date loyal to their vows. All of these exclusive clubs do have designed numerous symbols, similar to the 5 Illuminati symbols and their origin presented to you in another article, aiming at increasing the prestige of a club, add historical depth to an order and in several cases share knowledge which can be understood or decoded by the insiders.
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At this point it would be useful to explain what we mean by labeling these societies as ‘secret’, because apparently they are not since we are aware of their existence. ‘Secret’ refers to the secrecy that surrounds their activities and the utter goals of such organizations. Their agendas are undisclosed to the public. These clubs are not necessarily elitist, yet they do choose their members based on specific prerequisites such as character, social or financial status and achievements. Moreover, several of these societies did not startup as ‘secret’, nonetheless political and religious pressure forced the leading members to hide their agendas, even protect the identities of their members. Last but not least, it is crucial to realize that most, if not all, of these clubs have international presence as a result of the cosmopolitan mentality the bulk majority of their members have.
So, after through research at University archives as well as obtaining information by interviewing individuals who happen to know in person and whom have memberships at such clubs, we present you the 10 most exclusive secret societies in America!
10. Scroll and Key
Scroll and Key was established in 1842 at Yale University making the club the second oldest within the institute’s walls. Although the most prominent club at the University is Scull and Bones, a club with world-reputation, Scroll and Key has risen up offering financial donations to the institute that facilitates the club, and at present time have a surpassing hall, not just comparing to Scull and Bones but to most halls exclusive University clubs have.
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9. Order of Angell
The order of Angell was formed in coordination with the University of Michigan Principality in 1902. Although the order’s leader refuses the term ‘secret’ as accurate at describing the club’s activities, little is known about their mission. Former United States President Gerald Ford was a member during his University years.
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8. Seven Society
Established in 1905 at Virginia University, Seven Society is considered to be one of the most secretive orders among all clubs facilitated in educational institutions based in the United States. The identities of their members remain undisclosed upon the time of their death, similarly to the practice Freemasons follow. In order to contact the order one should place a letter on the statue of Thomas Jefferson located in the University’s plaza.
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7. Quill and Dagger
Having been founded in 1893 in Cornell University, Quill and Dagger is considered to be one the most prestigious secret societies facilitated in American institutions. Its activities remain concealed, while obtaining membership is considered to be more than just difficult.
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6. The Black and White Society
The is no information available for Harvard’s Black and White Society. We do not know when it was established, if there are permanent members or not, and if those members meet more often than once a year, when the order holds its annual ball. Unlike other University societies, even Orders outside the walls of educational institutions in the United States, The Black and White Society operates in a far more elitist manner, inviting only the ‘cream of crop’ to its annual ball. Three hundred individuals receive invitations, and all information of what is been done during the ball remains concealed. The Black and White Society seems to have more similarities to the Bilderberg Group rather any other secret order out there.
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5. Skull and Bones
Reaching halfway towards the top of the 10 most exclusive secret societies in America, we will deal with the most well-known in global scale University secret society. Founded in 1832, Skull and Bones is Yale’s most notable secret society often linked with conspiracy theories. Skull and Bones agenda is completely concealed, yet it seems that their practices are quite similar to the ones Masons of the Scottish Rite follow. George W. Bush and John Kerry have publicly admitted that they were members of the Skull and Bones, yet neither gave away additional information regarding the club’s agenda.
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4. Grand Lodge of Virginia
Established in 1778, the Grand Lodge of Virginia is the oldest independent from the British Colonialism Masonic Grand Lodge in the United States with more than 32,000 members in around 300 lodges around the State. Masons have been linked with several conspiracy theories over the centuries although there is no solid evidence of their involvement to such activities.
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3. Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn or simply the Golden Dawn was established in the late 19th century and has its origins in the Freemasonry. The main differentiation from the Masonic organization is that Golden Dawn allowed women in its ranks as equals to the men of the Order. Its members are developing their skills in Alchemy, Astrology, Thelma and other ‘arts’ through a hierarchical system nearly identical to the Masonic. As it happens often with such Orders, internal disputes resulted in the breakdown of the Order’s leadership that led to the emerge of smaller groups which to some extend have kept the original self-development system intact.
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2. Church of Satan
I know what you’re thinking, but no. Anton’s LaVey Church of Satan established in 1966 has nothing to do with theist Satan worshipers. In fact the International organization based in New York is an atheist, individualistic organization that rejects the belief of the existence of anything supernatural, including the existence of soul and afterlife. Anton LaVey gave to the word ‘Satan’ a very different meaning comparing to the one given by traditional religions. Satan according to LaVey means ‘opposer’, the one who questions. The organization is secretive in the essence of concealing the identity of its members, yet most of the rituals and moral code of the Church is long now available to the public.
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1. Council for National Policy
The Council for National Policy or CNP is a Public policy think tank founded in 1981 with educational purposes organised under Section 501, yet there is quite some level of secrecy about the Council which claims that does not perform lobbying, does not perform fundraising for political candidates and that it does not issue public policy statements on controversial issues. Reading the CNP’s agenda, one realizes that the goals set by the Council require all the above in order to be achieved. So, if not this, what the 600 most powerful conservative business people, Nation’s leaders coming from a wide spectrum of governmental posts, media representatives and organized religion do all together when meet?
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This is the list of the 10 most exclusive secret societies of America, which you find most threatening for your civil liberties and rights?
