John Hancock was the first. He wrote his name largely on the document to show his anger with King George III. However, Thomas Jefferson wrote it.
The declaration came first.
John Hancock
Declaration of Independance
the first part is called the preamble
Declaration of Independence was signed July 4th 1776 ( this is why we have 4th of July) Constitution 1789
The declaration of independance is declaring our freedom. That is why we are free today.
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Thomas Jefferson.
Ben Franklin
He signed the Declaration of Independance. He was the first signer, and he wrote it in big letters.
John Hancock was the only one to sign on July 4, 1776.
In Philladelphia.