Of Yale’s 41 secret societies, Bones is only the fifth richest, with $4,129,936 in assets in 2015, according to Business Insider. Bush’s father, supposedly broke into his grave during World War I and stole his skull and two bones. In 2009, Geronimo’s descendants charged the society with the theft of his remains. They’ve stolen the skulls of Martin Van Buren, Pancho Villa and Geronimo. Skull Thievesīonesmen have a reputation for stealing from other Yale societies. Skull and Bones has been considered the epitome of the Eastern establishment, the confluence of old money, power, and prestige. He replied, “Not much, because it’s a secret.” 5. Bush wrote in his autobiography, “ senior year I joined Skull and Bones, a secret society so secret, I can’t say anything more.” A reporter once asked Kerry what it meant for two Bonesmen to run against each other for president. So did Secretary of State John Kerry, the younger Bush’s opponent in the 2004 presidential election. The 13 most powerful members of 'Skull and Bones' The 13 most powerful members of 'Skull and Bones' Slideshow One Page next slide will load in 15 seconds Skip Ad. They wouldn’t have to file corporate reports with the secretary of state, normally required. In 1943, the Connecticut Legislature passed an act granting a special exemption to the trustees. Russell in 1856 incorporated the Russell Trust as the business arm of the society. Alphonso Taft, founder of the political dynasty and father of President William Taft, co-founded Skull and Bones in 1832 with William Huntington Russell. A controversial fraternity/secret society at Yale University whose membership has included both Presidents Bush, Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry.
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