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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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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.
He was an only child.
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john hancocks birth was in braintree Massachusetts BOOM GOES THE FIRE POWER
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He was a merchant and successful smuggler.
Working for his uncle
They were lynched by George Washington