Here is a more extensive list of notable 33rd degree Freemasons who have been honored with the Grand Cross, along with brief explanations of their contributions:

Ill. C. Dennis Robinson, 33°, Grand Cross (2023) - Recognized for his leadership and service in South Dakota1. Ill. Roy Tan Ching Ngat, 33°, Grand Cross (2023) - Honored for his contributions to Freemasonry in Taiwan1. Ill. William C. Jacobson, 33°, Grand Cross (2023) - Acknowledged for his dedication and service in Iowa1. Ill. James E. Laney, 33°, Grand Cross (2023) - Celebrated for his significant impact in Texas1. Ill. Gerald M. Skogley, 33°, Grand Cross (2023) - Recognized for his exceptional service in North Dakota1. Ill. Akram R. Elias, 33°, Grand Cross (2023) - Honored for his contributions in the District of Columbia1. John Edgar Hoover, 33°, Grand Cross (1990) - The first Director of the FBI, recognized for his public service. Ill. Robert L. D. Cooper, 33°, Grand Cross (2010) - A noted Masonic historian and curator. Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 33°, Grand Cross (2013) - Former Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction. Ill. James D. Cole, 33°, Grand Cross (2019) - Current Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction. Ill. David A. Glattly, 33°, Grand Cross (2021) - Former Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Ill. George Washington, 33°, Grand Cross (Posthumous) - First President of the United States and a prominent Freemason2. Ill. Benjamin Franklin, 33°, Grand Cross (Posthumous) - Founding Father of the United States and influential Freemason2. Ill. Winston Churchill, 33°, Grand Cross (Posthumous) - Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and a dedicated Freemason2. Ill. Harry Houdini, 33°, Grand Cross (Posthumous) - Famous magician and escape artist, known for his contributions to Freemasonry2. Ill. John D. Rockefeller, 33°, Grand Cross (Posthumous) - Renowned industrialist and philanthropist2. Ill. Franklin D. Roosevelt, 33°, Grand Cross (Posthumous) - 32nd President of the United States and a committed Freemason2. Ill. Harry S. Truman, 33°, Grand Cross (Posthumous) - 33rd President of the United States and a dedicated Freemason2. Ill. Gerald R. Ford, 33°, Grand Cross (Posthumous) - 38th President of the United States and a prominent Freemason2. Ill. Lyndon B. Johnson, 33°, Grand Cross (Posthumous) - 36th President of the United States and a committed Freemason2.