Hi William, Great piece! Might I add though, that many of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were Free and Accepted Masons. George Washington in full Masonic regalia, laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capital in 1793, three years after Franklin's death. Much of the symbolism on the dollar bill reflects the men's faith in God and the character which makes a man a Mason. The square, triangle plumb and level are all implements of the Mason. You can read about the Masonic connection on any of the Masonic web pages. Take care, Kevin O'Brien