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Hancock was president of Congress when the Declaration of Independence was adopted and signed. He is primarily remembered by Americans for his large, flamboyant signature on the Declaration, so much so that "John Hancock" became, in the United States, an informal synonym for signature.
9 de nov. de 2009 · Learn about John Hancock, a wealthy merchant and politician who became a leader of the American Revolution and the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. Find out about his early life, his role in the war, his governorship and his legacy.
1 de mai. de 2024 · John Hancock, American statesman who was a leading figure in the Revolutionary War and the first signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. He hoped to become commander in chief of the Continental Army, but George Washington was selected instead. Hancock served as the governor of Massachusetts.
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2 de abr. de 2014 · John Hancock was a wealthy merchant and a leader of the American Revolution. He was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence and the first governor of Massachusetts.
8 de abr. de 2024 · John Hancock was known for being a leader of the Patriot movement during the American Revolution. He served as president of the Continental Congress (1775-77), served twice as Governor of Massachusetts (1780-85; 1787-93), and signed the Declaration of Independence.
14 de mai. de 2018 · Learn how the Declaration of Independence was drafted and adopted by the Continental Congress in 1776, and what it meant for the colonies to break away from Britain. The web page also explains the structure and content of the document, and its historical significance.
7 de jun. de 2018 · Learn about John Hancock, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and his role in the Continental Congress. Explore his letters, biography, and other resources related to the American Revolution.
