“In 2004, both US presidential candidates were members of the skull and bones.”, – WRITE: www.unian.ua
In 2004, both US presidential candidates were members of the skull and bones.
Many US politicians and diplomats were members of this Society / Photo UA.depositphotos.comSecret societies and clubs always attract many people. A large number of such organizations are hidden around the world, but not everyone can boast that their natives are becoming presidents, senators and prominent US figures.
Today we will talk about the Yale Club Skull and Bone.
Skull and bone – meaning and historyThe Student Brotherhood of Skull and Bone was founded in 1832 by students at the University of Yale. However, even at the dawn of its existence, only the best of the best – the real elite could enter there.
15 high school students, who are selected by the following indicators:
- influence;
- intelligence;
- connections;
- Leadership qualities.
The symbol of the club is the skull and crossed bones (reminiscent of a pirate flag), under which the numbers 322 are written. The members of the organization are called “bones”. Their meetings and the dedication ceremony are held in a closed building called the “tomb”.
There are many rumors around the fraternity about secret rites, mysticism, oaths and Freemasons. At the same time, information about the inner life of the club is strictly classified. All these rumors even inspired Hollywood bosses to create a triver of “skull”.
By whom the members of “skull and bones” becameSkull and bones are the Society of Presidents, Senators and many influential people. Membership in the brotherhood opens the door to a powerful network from all former members of the company – politicians, bankers, lawyers, business figures.
Among the most famous:
- William Howard Taft (27th US President, former Supreme Court);
- George Bush Sr. (41st US President, former CIA Head)
- George Bush Jr. (43rd US President);
- Alexander Gayg (US Secretary of State in Reagan);
- Arel Harriman (former New York Governor, former Trade Minister);
- John Kerry (former US Secretary of State and Presidential candidate from the 2004 Democratic Party);
- Makwei Franklin (former Minister of Finance);
- William Bandi (a former high -ranking employee of the CIA and the State Department);
- Robert Lavette (former US Defense Minister, Marshall Plan Architect);
- Harold Stanley (Morgan Stanley co -founder);
- Henry Stimson (Minister of Defense in Truman);
- Henry Luss (co -founder and publisher Time, Life, Fortune).
However, the list does not end there. It includes many senators, writers, diplomats, politicians, economists, actors, athletes.
Interesting fact: in 2004, both US presidential candidates (Bush Jr. and Kerry) were members of “skull and bones”.
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