There are many pictures of the black John Hanson on internet sites, such as Wikipedia. John Hanson was confused with another man of the same name, and was thought to be the first president o f the Continental Congress.
John Hanson was elected president of the Continental Congress under the Articles of Confederation, in November 1781. He was not black, but was of white English origin like almost every other member of the congress. The rumor that he was black comes from confusion with another John Hanson who was black and was a prominent citizen in Liberia .
John Hanson was born in America of English descent. ( He was not black, if that is what you really want to know. There was a balck John Hanson who was a prominent citizen in Liberia .
John Hanson
No, John Hanson passed away decades before the camera was invented. The gentleman pictured in the photo was long after President John Hanson passed away in 1783.
Don't just google John Hanson, because they will show you a europeanized, white verison. The original John Hanson is AFRICAN AMERICAN. They do not acknowledge that in history. There is one picture of him. Try this link . . . http://www.youngmessengerrzz.com/id108.html
i was told that john hansen was the first black president of the usa
John hanson
John Hanson contributed to African Americans by fighting to relocate black Americans in Liberia. He also served as one of the first black senators in Grand Bassa County.
Hanson, John 1st Continental Congress 1781 John Hanson elected 1st "President of the US in Congress assembled" - Hanson, John ACI International -John Hanson
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Yes, you can find an image using the source link below.
He wasn't black.