Chris Ruli is a historian and researcher on early American Freemasonry. He is the author of The White House & The Freemasons, Brother Lafayette, and other publications that explore the often-overlooked relationship between Freemasonry, politics, economics, and culture. Ruli's work has appeared in academic publications, popular print, television, and digital works including The Washington Post, History Channel, and dozens of history-focused podcasts.

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Ruli currently serves as the Assistant Grand Historian of the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, S.J.​ He is also involved in the country’s two leading Masonic research institutions – The Scottish Rite Research Society (SRRS) and the Philalethes Society. He is the editor of SRRS's bulletin, The Plumbline, and associate editor of SRRS's research publication, Heredom. Ruli is a contributing fellow of the Philalethes Society and serves as their Third Vice-President. He is also a contributing member of the Historical Society of Washington D.C.

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Professionally, Ruli has a background in statistics and international public health, with a focus on tracking and preventing infectious diseases. He is a graduate of Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer – Senegal.

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Awards and Recognitions

• Meritorious Service, DC Grand Lodge 2021

• Literature Of the Year, The Philalethes Society 2021

• James M. Coleman Volunteer of the Year, DC Masonic & Eastern Star Home Charities, 2023

• Knight Commander of the Court of Honor,
  A.A.S.R. - S.J. 2021

• Fellow, The Philalethes Society, 2024

• Anson Jones Lecturer, Texas Lodge of Research, 2024

• Order of Clairvaux, Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America, August 2024

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