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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.
2 de abr. de 2014 · Hancock became the first representative to sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document which maintained that the thirteen American states were free of British rule.
Há 4 dias · 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.
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Há 3 dias · The Declaration of Independence, the founding document of the United States, was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain.
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Há 5 dias · Declaration of Independence: A Transcription. Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum .) The spelling and punctuation reflects the original.
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.
