Famous Skull and Bones Members

List of Famous Skull and Bones Members ranked by fame and popularity. Yale's Skull and Bones society might just be the most famous secret organization in the United States. The story goes that members are selected in their junior year at Yale based on their leadership abilities, level of influence and family history. Check out this list as we reveal the most famous Skull and Bones members.

What do President George W. Bush and Secretary of State John Kerry have in common besides both running for the office of U.S. President in 2004? You guessed it, they are both members of the illustrious Skull and Bones Society. President William Howard Taft and Obama cabinet member Austan Goolsbee also are members of Yale's preeminent secret society.

With such high ranking government officials as members, it's no wonder that the Skull and Bones society is frequently mentioned alongside conspiracy theories. Popular theories suggest that Skull and Bones is a branch of the Illuminati and that they control the CIA.

What do you think is the truth behind so many powerful figures being involved in such a secret society? Check out our list of famous Skull and Bones members and share your thoughts in the comments section.