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What is the most number of pens used by a U S president to sign a bill?
The pens aren't cheap bics, they cost a few dollars; but the president does not sign a law every day.
Did President Johnson used a rumored 75 pens to sign the Civil Rights Act in 1964?
No. Lyndon Johnson used 72 pens to sign the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The first pen used was given to Speaker of the House John W. McCormack.
Why does the governor use multiple pens to sign a law?
after the bill has been signed they pens are given as gifts to supportors of the new bill
Why does the US president use multiple pens to sign a law?
PenchantMany people have asked this question; President Barack Obama used a whopping 22 pens to sign the health-care bill into law on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Why so many pens?It is a long-held tradition for US presidents to use many pens - simply because they become historic artifacts. Some are engraved by the White House and given out as gifts to those who helped pass the law. It is rumored that president Johnson used 75 pens to sign the Civil Rights Act in 1964.Other comments by our users:The pens are then presented to the sponsors of the bill and other interested parties. All can be said to be the pen he signed the bill into law with.
Does the U.S. president sign his full name with each of the pens?
Yes, he does, and he gives the pens to various supporters, or to specific people who were invited for the ceremony because they championed the bill he just signed. It's one of the most common (and most popular) photo opportunities, like a book signing, only presidential.
Why does President Obama sign documents with multiple pens?
Many presidents have done this, not just President Obama. When there is a signing ceremony, the president will officially sign the bill into law, but he will also give some pens as souvenirs to some of the people who were helpful in getting the bill passed.
Did george III sign the Bill of Rights?
no
Did Abraham Lincoln sign the bill of rights?
He did not, as the Bill of Rights was written and signed before Lincoln was born.
Why didn't Massachusetts sign the Bill of Rights?
They did sign the constitution which means they also signed the Bill of Rights since they are part of the constitution. The only state not to send a delegation or sign was Rhode Island.
When did president Johnson sign the civil rights act?
1964
In 1863 did Abraham Lincoln sign the Bill of Rights?
no
Who was the first person to sign the bill of rights?
YoUr BuTt!!!!!
