Links
The links on this page are for researchers who contributed to The United Symbolism of America, or whose research we similarly recommend.
WASHINGTON, DC LINKS
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Inauguration - click here for 15 illustrations from Chris Hardaker's paper.
Chris Hardaker's research on the street plans of Washington, DC is discussed in the Washington, DC chapter. Read his paper on the "The Hexagon, the Solstice and the Kiva" and more about his Native American geometry here.
Charles Westbrook's research on the street plans of Washington, DC is discussed in the Washington, DC chapter. He has a novel coming soon called The Kabalyon Key which is described in detail here.
Rick Campbell has an extensive website on his manuscript called "From Pentagram to Pyramids: Masonic and Kabbalistic Symbols in the Washington, D.C. Map."
www.geocities.com/jussaymoe/dc_symbolism/index.htm
Akram Elias is a 33º Freemason who has authored numerous articles on Freemasonry and is a world speaker on the topic of “Freemasonry and the American Great Experiment.” His website describes unique visits to historic Washington, DC and explain the underlying symbolism in the architecture and design of the city.
Tour guide and author Anthony Browder sees a great source for black pride in the Founding Fathers’ penchant for Egyptian symbolism. His website details the sites you'll see on his bus tour of the nation's capitol that evoke ancient Egypt with theIKG Cultural Resource Center.
Benjamin Banneker Memorial Website - Where our black Founding Father is honored. www.bannekermemorial.org
REFUTING THE ATTACKS ON FREEMASONRY LINKS
Anti-Masonic Claims Refuted. Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon Website.
freemasonry.bcy.ca/anti-masonry/index.html
The Supreme Council Ancient and Accepted Scottish Right, Southern Jurisdiction, USA
Lists of famous Freemasons.
http://www.masonicinfo.com/famous1.htm
http://www.freemasonry.bcy.ca/textfiles/famous.html
FACTS ABOUT THE AMERICAN FLAG LINKS
USHistory.org's Betsy Ross Homepage Resources: Affidavits of her descendents and how to clip a five pointed star in one clip.
www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagaffs.html
www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagstar.html
Vexilologist Dave Martucci's terrific site on all kinds of flags.
The Flag House and Star Spangled Banner Museum in Baltimore
Ft. McHenry National Park and Monument to the War of 1812 and the Star Spangled Banner
FACTS ABOUT THE GREAT SEAL LINKS
John MacArthur's brilliant site all about the Great Seal based on the factual, documented history from the State Department publication, The Eagle and the Shield by Patterson and Dougall.
The State Department opened a traveling exhibit about the history of America's Great Seal in honor of its 225th anniversary. They decided it was time to officially put to rest some of the conspiracy theories abounding about this powerful, positive symbol..
http://diplomacy.state.gov/exhibitions/100911.htm
REAL CONSPIRACIES ARE OUT THERE LINKS
Blanton, Thomas, Ed. “The CIA’s Family Jewels: Agency Violated Charter for 25 Years, Wiretapped Journalists and Dissidents.” The National Security Archive, George Washington University Website.
www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB222/index.htm
Domhoff, G. William. “Social Cohesion and the Bohemian Grove: The Power Elite at Summer Camp.” Who Rules America Website.
sociology.ucsc.edu/whorulesamerica/power/bohemian_grove.html
Site for journalist and conspiracy researcher Jim Marrs.
George H.W. Bush is realigning the cherished balance of power through his abuse of the veto and the signing statement. “Presidential Signing Statements.” The American Presidency Project Website.
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/signingstatements
“Presidential Signing Statements.” Congresspedia Website.
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Presidential_signing_statements
“Bush on the Constitution: ‘It’s Just a Goddamned Piece of Paper’.” by Doug Thomson. Capitol Hill Blue’s The Rant Website.
http://www.capitolhillblue.com/artman/publish/article_7779.shtml
PEACE IS PATRIOTIC LINKS
Willie Nelson Peace Research Institute believes in the Promise of Peace on Earth in Our Lifetime as the Birthright of Our Global Human Family. Find out how people around the world are interpreting his freely-gifted song, "A Peaceful Solution," and spreading the standard of peace through music.
http://www.willienelsonpri.com/
Peace as a Patriotic Principle very well presented by John MacArthur's GreatSeal.com website. The principal designer of the Great Seal, Charles Thomson said the olive branch symbolizes "the power of peace." Since ancient times, holding out an an olive branch has signaled peaceful intentions.
http://greatseal.com/peace/index.html
EARLY AMERICANS AND THE FIRST PEOPLES LINKS
Ancient American Magazine: Exploring Archeology of the Americas Before Columbus
http://www.AncientAmerican.com
Exemplar of Liberty: Native America and the Evolution of Democracy by Dr. Donald Grinde and Dr. Bruce Johansen - One of the best books detailing the influence of the Native Americans on the Founding Fathers is available free online.
http://www.ratical.org/many_worlds/6Nations/EoL/
Forgotten Founders: Benjamin Franklin, the Iroquois and the Rationale for the American Revolution, by Dr. Bruce Johansen - another of the best books detailing the influence of the Native Americans on the Founding Fathers is available free online.
http://www.ratical.org/many_worlds/6Nations/FF.html
ANCIENT HISTORY RELATED TO AMERICA'S FOUNDING LINKS
Rosemary Clark's site on Egyptian science, spirit, and magic. Ancient legends and cosmogonies equipped the living with the wisdom and skills needed to understand their environment and live in harmony with it.
http://www.templeharakhte.org/
William Henry has produced numerous beautiful films, many of which are related to the secret stream of esoteric wisdom that influenced the founding of America. He invites you on a quest to reveal the lost codes and symbols that will provide keys to unlock the amazing power within you.
MORE ABOUT OUR FOUNDING FATHERS LINKS
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello - Explore the house, gardens, and plantation of Monticello, the mountaintop home of Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence...
The Winterthur Museum and Country Estate in Delaware is the former home of Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969), an avid antiques collector and horticulturist. In the early 20th century, H. F. du Pont and his father, Henry Algernon du Pont, designed Winterthur in the spirit of 18th- and19th-century European country houses. A visit to Winterthur will immerse you in another time and place. Rediscover America's heritage through its unparalleled collections of antiques and Americana.
http://www.winterthur.org/
Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum Inc, Baltimore, Maryland where you can learn about America's African-American Founding Father. A free black man, Banneker was a self-taught genius astronomer and surveyor and was hired by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson to assist the survey and layout of the new nation's capital, the District of Columbia.
http://www.bannekermemorial.org
http://www.museumsusa.org/museums/info/1167091
STATUE OF LIBERTY LINKS
Official site for the national monument, Lady Liberty, or "Liberty Enlightening the World."
THE LIBERTY BELL LINKS
Official site for the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
Percussionist Mickey Hart, formerly of the Grateful Dead, writes about the Liberty Bell. “The Other Ones: Trip Diary, Philadelphia, PA – November 24, 2002.”
http://www.mickeyhart.net/Pages/tootpd11.html
JUST BECAUSE THEY'RE COOL AND WE LIKE THEM LINKS
The American Visionary Arts Museum in Baltimore, celebrating their current show "All Faiths Beautiful." Visionary art as defined for the purposes of the American Visionary Art Museum refers to art produced by self-taught individuals, usually without formal training, whose works arise from an innate personal vision that revels foremost in the creative act itself." In short, visionary art begins by listening to the inner voices of the soul, and often may not even be thought of as 'art' by its creator. "One of the most fantastic museums anywhere in America." -- CNN
Bill Mack, veteran radio broadcaster, member of the Country Music DJ Hall of Fame, "The Satellite Cowboy" on XM Radio and Grammy award-winning songwriter. Bill Mack has been the friendly companion of truckers and millions of other listeners via his radio programs since 1969, broadcasting during the wee hours of the morning and keeping the world company with his music and chit-chat. He has been featured in more publications and won more awards than any other country music DJ in the world.
http://www.billmackcountry.com
Stay up to date with beloved music and entertainment icon, and social justice advocate, Willie Nelson. Tap into the Tao of Willie.
Book Illustrations
There are over 70 illustrations in United Symbolism, but page restrictions made us omit many more. View the gallery here to see enlargements of your favorites and others that did not make the cut.
Author Artwork
Dr. Bob Hieronimus is first and foremost a visual artist, with dozens of public murals decorating community spaces in Baltimore. See some of his symbolic and patriotic pieces here.