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fraternal organizations  

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  • Fraternal organizations have been a part of American life since before the American Revolution, but they achieved their greatest popularity during the second half of the nineteenth century. While groups such as the Freemasons, Elks, Odd Fellows, and Knights of Pythias are the most well known, thousands of distinct organizations have formed and disbanded during the nation's history. [Source: American Masculinities: A Historical Encyclopedia; Fraternal Organizations]

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