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The words "John Hancock" are often used to describe the word "signature." When J. Hancock singed the Declaration of Independence, his was the largest sig. of them all. Hancock is best-remembered for his giant signature on the document, so that is why a signature is often called a "John Hancock."
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∙ 11y agoHancock 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.
John Hancock was the president of the the Continental Congress. In 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed and John Hancock's is the first, largest, and most recognized signature on the document. Since the Declaration of Independence is such an important document his signature became the well known signature thus coining the phrase.
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∙ 13y agoIf you are refering to why it is so large, he did it as a joke so that Benjamin Franklin could read it without his glasses. However, it was also because he was the first to sign it out of the delegates.
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Who were John Hancocks siblings?
He was an only child.
What will john Hancock be remembered for?
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.
Where was John Hancock birth?
john hancocks birth was in braintree Massachusetts BOOM GOES THE FIRE POWER
What were john Hancocks occupations?
He was a merchant and successful smuggler.
What was John Hancocks profession?
John Hancock was a merchant
Is john Hancocks signature old?
Yes, very very very very old.
Why an autograph is called John Hancock?
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.
What was John Hancocks traits?
BOLD
What was John Hancocks favorite sport?
Planking.
What was john Hancocks favorite number?
13...>:)
Who were John Hancocks siblings?
He was an only child.
What will john Hancock be remembered for?
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.
Where was John Hancock birth?
john hancocks birth was in braintree Massachusetts BOOM GOES THE FIRE POWER
John Hancocks famous qoute?
i like muffins
What were john Hancocks occupations?
He was a merchant and successful smuggler.
How did John Hancocks parents die?
They were lynched by George Washington
What was john Hancocks first job?
Working for his uncle
