it was the biggest signature on the Constitution, so the king could read it without his bifocals.
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Because John Hancocks signature on the Declaration of Independence standards out from the rest, signatures have been called a John Hancock in reference to his signing.
People refer to signatures as "John Hancocks" due to the prominent and bold signature of John Hancock, a founding father of the United States. Hancock was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and his signature has since become a symbol of personal identification and defiance. The term has endured in popular culture, representing not just a signature, but also the act of affirming one's commitment.
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He was an only child.
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John Hancock (1737-1793), orphaned as a boy, was adopted by a rich uncle who had no children of his own. Hancock is best remembered for his large, flamboyant signature on the Declaration of Independence.
john hancocks birth was in braintree Massachusetts BOOM GOES THE FIRE POWER
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He was a merchant and successful smuggler.
The typical meaning for John Hancock is your signature. So when someone asks you for your "John Hancock" they are asking for your signature.