Lincoln And Secret Societies

Abraham Lincoln and secret societies refers to the alleged connections between the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, and various secret societies, particularly the Freemasons. Lincoln is known to have been a member of the Ancient York Masons (also known as the Ancient Craft Masons), having been initiated into the fraternity in 1840. The Freemasons are a fraternal organization that traces its origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons in the United Kingdom. The Hebrew translation for "secret societies" is חברות סודיות (Heverot Sodiyot), and "Freemasons" is חופשיי masons (Hofshi Masons). In French, "secret societies" is translated as sociétés secrètes, and "Freemasons" as Francs-maçons. In German, "secret societies" is geheime Gesellschaften, and "Freemasons" is Freimaurer. Lincoln's involvement with the Freemasons is well-documented, and he often referenced Masonic principles in his speeches and writings. However, conspiracy theories and legends have also emerged, suggesting deeper or more mysterious connections between Lincoln and various secret societies, though these claims lack substantial evidence.