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Elk Lodge Historic Members

Presidents

John F. Kennedy | Famous Elks

John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 to 1963. He led during the Cold War, including the Cuban Missile Crisis. Kennedy inspired Americans with his call to service and support for space exploration before his assassination in Dallas, Texas.

Franklin Roosevelt | Famous Elks

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States, serving from 1933 to 1945. He led the nation through the Great Depression with New Deal programs and guided America during most of World War II. Roosevelt was the only president elected to four terms.

Gerald Ford | Famous Elks

Gerald R. Ford

Gerald R. Ford was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977. He took office after Richard Nixon’s resignation. Ford focused on healing the nation during a difficult time and is known for pardoning Nixon and working to restore trust in government.

Dwight Eisenhower | Famous Elks

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Warren G Harding | Famous Elks

Warren G. Harding

Harry Truman | Famous Elks

Harry S. Truman

Entertainers

Leonard Bernstein | Famous Elks

Leonard Bernstein

Bruce Campbell | Famous Elks

Bruce Lorne Campbell

Walter Cronkite | Famous Elks

Walter Leland Cronkite

Buster Keaton | Famous Elks

Buster Keaton

Harry Houdini | Famous Elks

Harry Houdini

Rudy Vallee | Famous Elks

Rudy Vallee

William Cody | Famous Elks

William F. Cody

Donald O. Conner | Famous Elks

Donald O. Conner

Andy Devine | Famous Elks

Andy Devine

Gene Autry | Famous Elks

Gene Autry

Irving Berlin | Famous Elks

Irving Berlin

Paul Peterson | Famous Elks

Paul William Petersen

Clint Eastwood | Famous Elks

Clint Eastwood

Lawrence Welk | Famous Elks

Lawrence Welk

Will Rogers | Famous Elks

Will Rogers

Al Jolson | Famous Elks

Al Jolson

Military & Political Leaders

George Patton | Famous Elks

George S. Patton

George S. Patton was a U.S. Army general known for his bold leadership during World War II. He led forces across North Africa and Europe, including the rapid advance after the Battle of the Bulge. Patton was respected for discipline, speed, and aggressive tactics that helped drive Allied victory.

Top O'Neal | Famous Elks

Tip O’Neill

Tip O’Neill was a U.S. Congressman from Massachusetts who served as Speaker of the House from 1977 to 1987. Known for his strong leadership and wit, he worked closely with presidents while defending Democratic values. O’Neill believed “all politics is local,” focusing on the needs of everyday Americans.

Fredrick Funston | Famous Elks

Frederick Funston

Frederick Funston was a U.S. Army general known for his service in the Spanish American War and the Philippine American War. He earned the Medal of Honor for bravery in Cuba. Funston later played a key role in disaster response during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, helping restore order.

John Peterson | Famous Elks

John Pershing

Louis Lincoln Emmerson | Famous Elks

Louis Lincoln Emmerson

Warren G. Magnuson | Famous Elks

Warren G. Magnuson

James Gavin | Famous Elks

James M. Gavin

Rose Mofford | Famous Elks

Rose Mofford

Rober F. Wagner | Famous Elks

Robert F. Wagner Jr.

Douglas MacArthur | Famous Elks

Douglas MacArthur

William Knowland | Famous Elks

William Knowland

William Tuck | Famous Elks

William M. Tuck

Sports

Babe Ruth | Famous Elks

Babe Ruth

Frank "Spec" Shea | Famous Elks

Frank “Spec” Shea

Eli Manning | Famous Elks

Eli Manning

Knute Rockne | Famous Elks

Knute Rockne

Tim Cahill | Famous Elks

Tim Cahill

William Southworth | Famous Elks

William Southworth

Petros Papdakis | Famous Elks

Petros Papadakis

John Condo | Famous Elks

John Condo

Mickey Mantle | Famous Elks

Mickey Mantle

Ace Parker | Famous Elks

Ace Parker