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Knights of Pythias

American  

noun

  1. a fraternal order founded in Washington, D.C., in 1864.


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The other trees were dedicated to soldiers who had belonged to the fraternal organization Knights of Pythias.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2017

A 2-cent piece in the collection bore an 1864 date - the same year as the founding of the Knights of Pythias.

From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2016

The 11th Division was composed of African American organizations, including members of the Knights of Pythias, the Knights of St. John, the Howard Park Citizens’ Association and AME ministers.

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2016

Walker was a member of the Knights of Pythias, but they had no records either.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2014

The Knights of Pythias got their own day, as did the Catholic Knights of America.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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