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because he said that when king George can read it even without his glasses worn.
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∙ 14y agoIn reality, John Hancock was extremely wealthy and risked it all on the success of the American Revolution. On May 24, 1775, he began serving as president of the Second Continental Congress. This was the group that approved the Declaration of Independence.It's just the way Hancock signed his name. It was in the center, since it was the first and only signature at that time on July 4, 1776. The other 55 delegates didn't sign the Declaration until August 2, 1776, or later.
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∙ 13y agoHe wanted to make sure the King of England could read it without his spectacles.
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Why do you say put John Hancock right here?
John Hancock was a very influential figure in US history. The reason we say put your John Hancock on something.....he signed the Declaration of Independance....he signed his name very large and right in the center, supposedly so King George III could read it without his glasses.
Why did John Hancock write so big?
they say because they did'nt want the king to have to take his glasses off
Why do you say put your John Hancock here?
The term "Put your John Hancock on it" refers to a famous signature from American history. John Hancock was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He signed his name in large, bold, ornate handwriting because, as he said, he wanted to be sure that the English would see his name (and therefore know that he was against British rule). John Hancock knew that his life could be in danger by signing the Declaration, but he was willing to accept that risk. Therefore, when you are asked for your "John Hancock," it means that you are supposed to sign a document. We say it to recognize the bravery of the founding fathers, especially bold Mr. Hancock. ------------------------------------------------------- John Hancock was a signatory to the US deceleration of independence. His signature is VERY large and stands out on the document. Thus a "John Hancock" has in the US become a euphemism for 'signature'.
Can i have your john Hancock UK equivalent?
In the UK - we would say... can I have your autograph.
What was John Hancock's role in the decloration of independence?
Signer of the Declaration of Independence who was also a wealthy Massachusetts merchant who liked to defy the British authorities. He was also president of the Continental Congress and governor of Massachusetts. His main contribution, however, to the American Revolution was using his fortune to help finance the struggle
Why do you say put John Hancock right here?
John Hancock was a very influential figure in US history. The reason we say put your John Hancock on something.....he signed the Declaration of Independance....he signed his name very large and right in the center, supposedly so King George III could read it without his glasses.
Who signed their name the biggest on the Declaration of Independece?
John Hancock had the biggest signature on the Declaration of Independence. He wanted it to be big enough for the King of England to be able to read it without his glasses
Did John Hancock say there you guess King George will be able to read that after he signed the Declaration of Independence?
yeah
Who signed their name in big letters on the declaration of independence?
John Hancock is probably one of the most famous of signatures on the Constitution. He wrote it so large according to many sources so that King George would be able to read it without the need to put on his spectacles and so that John Hancock's name would be easily recognizable as one of the founders of these Independent but United States of America. To this day you may still hear people say to "put your John Hancock" right here meaning to add your signature to something.
Why did John Hancock write so big?
they say because they did'nt want the king to have to take his glasses off
Why did john Hancock say he wrote his name so big on the declaration of independence?
so the mayor can see it without his glasses
Why do you say put your John Hancock here?
The term "Put your John Hancock on it" refers to a famous signature from American history. John Hancock was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He signed his name in large, bold, ornate handwriting because, as he said, he wanted to be sure that the English would see his name (and therefore know that he was against British rule). John Hancock knew that his life could be in danger by signing the Declaration, but he was willing to accept that risk. Therefore, when you are asked for your "John Hancock," it means that you are supposed to sign a document. We say it to recognize the bravery of the founding fathers, especially bold Mr. Hancock. ------------------------------------------------------- John Hancock was a signatory to the US deceleration of independence. His signature is VERY large and stands out on the document. Thus a "John Hancock" has in the US become a euphemism for 'signature'.
What did it say on john hancock's origonal grave stone?
poopsquad14
Can i have your john Hancock UK equivalent?
In the UK - we would say... can I have your autograph.
What did John Hancock say?
lets see if king george III can read this
First signature on the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock (1737-1793) was president of the Second Continental Congress and therefore the first delegate to sign the Declaration of Independence. Today, when Americans say they are putting their "John Hancock" on something, they mean they are signing a document.
What was John Hancock's role in the decloration of independence?
Signer of the Declaration of Independence who was also a wealthy Massachusetts merchant who liked to defy the British authorities. He was also president of the Continental Congress and governor of Massachusetts. His main contribution, however, to the American Revolution was using his fortune to help finance the struggle
