
Royal Order of Jesters Pendant, Accession No. 85.219.1005.17Description
Truman joined the Masons in 1909, and also became a member of many other Masonic related organizations, including the Royal Order of Jesters. In order to become a Jester, a man had to be a Shriner in good standing, as well as a member of the Ararat Temple or other Masonic Temple. Truman became a member of the Kansas City Court in May of 1931. The "54" at the bottom of the pendant is the number of the Kansas City Court.