Facts about Federal #1, Did you know?

James Hoban (The Architect of the White House and Superintendent Architect of the U.S. Capitol) was our first Worshipful Master. (Learn more about on Brother Hoban).
Former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director , J. Edgar Hoover receives his degrees and becomes a member of Federal.
President Theodore Roosevelt was made an honorary member of Federal on November 12, 1901.
North and South Pole explorer, Sir Admiral Richard E Byrd received his degrees from Federal Lodge.
Federal Lodge on April 25, 1848, raised William P. Ross, Chief of the Cherokee Nation in 1848 to the Master Mason degree.
The first public appearance of Federal Lodge was on September 18, 1793 at the laying of the original cornerstone of the United States Capitol. It was conducted by James Hoban our first WM and Architect of the White House.
Federal Lodge attended George Washington's funeral. Alexander Mc Cormick was one of the "lesser lights" allowed to enter the tomb. Federal is still in possession of Alexander's Masonic Apron and Past Master's Jewel worn at the funeral.
In 1812, Daniel Rapine was elected Mayor of Washington DC, also a member of Federal Lodge.
In 1817, Benjamin B. Orr was elected Mayor of Washington DC, also a member of Federal Lodge.
President Andrew Jackson , John H. Eaton , Secretary of War, and William T. Barry, Postmaster General were honorary members of Federal.
John Eaton married Peggy O'Neale (daughter of William O'Neale, who served as Master of the Lodge in 1817).
Patrick Magruder was a member of Federal. He was the Clerk of the House of Representatives and also served as the Librarian of Congress (the second person to occupy that position).
Independence Day in 1848 witnessed a brilliant parade for the laying of the corner stone of the Washington Monument. Federal Lodge occupied first place among the DC lodges, by reason of seniority and prominence
Federal sponsored California Lodge #13 in San Francisco. It's first meeting was held on April 9, 1850. Federal participated in the formation of the Grand Lodge of California and is now known as California Lodge #1
Benjamin B. French #15, F.A.A.M., Washington, D.C., was sponsored by Federal Lodge.
Former Secretary of Commerce, under President Franklin D. Roosevelt , Daniel C. Roper was a member of Federal.
On March 24, 1896, Chung Mun-yew, secretary of Chinese legation received his Master Mason degree from Federal.
Arthur E. Cook Superintendent of the Capitol in 1904 presented Federal a gavel made of mahogany. This wood was used in the construction of the Capitol of the United States. At one end of the gavel head is metal from a battleship, the U.S.S. Maine. At the other end of the gavel head is metal from the Statue of Freedom which surmounts the dome of the Capitol.
September 1993, Federal celebrated its Bicentennial with a week long series of Masonic events and banquets.
September 13, 1998, Federal Lodge No. 1 rededicated the newly restored grave stone of its founding Master, James Hoban at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Washington, D.C.