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House Resolution Honoring Prince Hall

Original title: Original Resolution Honoring Prince Hall

August 9, 2024

Civil Rights History Freemasonry Congressional Recognition

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Where This Stands

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The Frame

What this does

This serves as an official statement of Congressional recognition for Prince Hall's historical contributions, though it does not authorize federal funding or create new legal rights.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Prince Hall Freemasons

The organization is recognized by the House of Representatives for its historical lineage and community advocacy.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

Prince Hall was a prominent abolitionist and community leader in 18th-century Boston who is widely credited with establishing the first Black Masonic lodge in the United States. context

Summary

This formally recognizes Prince Hall for his historical role as a Revolutionary-era activist, Masonic leader, and advocate for African-American justice. It acknowledges his founding of the first African-American Masonic lodge and his early petitions for the abolition of slavery and the protection of Black citizens.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide funding for any programs?

No, this is a commemorative that recognizes historical contributions and does not appropriate federal funds.

What is the 'Boston Plan' mentioned in the resolution?

The Boston Plan was a 1787 proposal drafted by Prince Hall and his lodge committee to help African Americans return to Africa to escape hostile living conditions in the United States.

Why It Matters

This serves as an official statement of Congressional recognition for Prince Hall's historical contributions, though it does not authorize federal funding or create new legal rights.

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Historical Recognition Pattern

The resolution highlights the use of legislative recognition to validate the historical impact of specific community organizations.

Prince Hall African Lodge No. 459

Connected Entities

date1735“Approximate year Prince Hall lived”Map →

personPrince Hall“Founder of Black Freemasonry”Map →

date1788“Year Hall petitioned for protection of sailors”Map →

organizationAfrican Lodge #1“Original lodge founded by Prince Hall”Map →

organizationAfrican Lodge No. 459“Renamed lodge”Map →

dollar_amount14“Number of men who formed the lodge”Map →

locationMassachusetts“State where Prince Hall operated”Map →

organizationMassachusetts General Court“Massachusetts legislative body”Map →

date1777“Year Hall petitioned for abolition”Map →

dollar_amount5,000“Number of lodges tracing lineage”Map →

date1787“Year Boston Plan drafted”Map →

bill_numberDeclaration of Independence“Document Prince Hall referenced”Map →

dollar_amount47“Number of grand lodges”Map →

organizationMassachusetts Legislature“Legislative body Prince Hall petitioned”Map →

date1807“Approximate year Prince Hall died”Map →

date1775“Year Hall and others formed the lodge”Map →

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