Are there "secret" mysteries of America's origins?

In today's ever shrinking global village, thanks mostly to the power and technology of the internet, for instance, voters and seekers of "truth" realize that understanding (including what some may not wish to acknowledge) of history leads to future empowerment, hopefully of a governed people. The people want to know "how" and "why"!

 Is America, the United States, an experiment of a "secret" society - a Masonic Order poised to usher in [a] New World Order? Or, is it all just 'hype'? One of the best ways to understand a society, a nation of people, is to examine its foundational 'roots'. When doing so, one must be brave and receptive enough to discover not only see the beauty, but inhale the funky onions, too. 

When there's possibly and probably more to [a] story it is always wise to at least explore the issue and recognize whatever facts, good or bad, which may prove to be a great learning example for any civilized group of citizens. 

Besides, who does not hold secrets? To guard them is to be limited of the knowing of one's behavior and philosophy as leaders and fellow citizens of a free nation. 

"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources."  -Albert Einstein