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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:community
gptkb:foundation
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gptkbp:declinedAfter
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late 20th century
social changes
increased mobility
decline in traditional values
rise of other social organizations
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gptkbp:feature
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gptkb:King
degrees
initiation ceremonies
rituals
charitable work
exclusive membership
membership dues
officer positions
codes of conduct
lodge system
male-dominated
secret signs
some have female auxiliaries
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gptkbp:meetingPlace
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temples
lodges
halls
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gptkbp:membership
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gptkb:Recommendation
gptkb:invitation
good moral character
belief in a higher power (in some orders)
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gptkbp:notableExample
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gptkb:Freemasons
gptkb:Odd_Fellows
gptkb:Shriners
gptkb:Benevolent_and_Protective_Order_of_Elks
gptkb:Elks
gptkb:Knights_of_Columbus
gptkb:Ancient_Order_of_Hibernians
gptkb:Knights_of_Pythias
gptkb:Improved_Order_of_Red_Men
gptkb:Woodmen_of_the_World
Moose
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gptkbp:originatedIn
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gptkb:Europe
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:populationPeak
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gptkb:19th_century
early 20th century
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gptkbp:purpose
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gptkb:philanthropy
networking
social activities
mutual aid
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gptkbp:relatedTo
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secret societies
friendly societies
college fraternities
service clubs
mutual benefit societies
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gptkbp:symbolizes
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use of symbols
allegorical teachings
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Independent_Order_of_Odd_Fellows
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Fraternal orders
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