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Q: Where did this saying come from I need your John Hancock?
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What does i need your John Hancock mean?

"John Hancock" is presumably the problematic term in that phrase, the rest of it is pretty straightforward. "John Hancock" is slang for "signature", coming from the very prominent signature of John Hancock on the US Declaration of Independence. The John Hancock Life Insurance company had a commercial jingle featuring the line "put your John Hancock on the John Hancock".


Why did sam Adams need Hancock?

Since he was poor, he need and got the financial support of the wealthy shipowner John Hancock


Who is john George Washington Hancock?

John Hancock is that guy that signed his name really big on the Constitution "so that king doesn't even need to put on his glasses to see Handcock's name" and Geoge Washington is our 1st president if you want more info, search their name's on wikipedia.


If someone asks you for your John Hancock what do they want?

Because the signature of "John Hancock" was/is the most prominent on the Delaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation. Being that its the most prominent it is the one that stood out and everyone remembers, so when someone refers to John Hancock his signature is usually the first thing that comes to mind and therefore one is being asked to sign their name.


How did John Hancock feel about the declaration of independence?

John Hancock was a Christian and belonged to the Congregationalist Church, which is a Protestant type religion and they believe that the Bible is sufficient in ruling their society "in matters of faith and practice". His father was a Congregationalist preacher.

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Why did Sam need Hancock?

Since he was poor, he need and got the financial support of the wealthy shipowner John Hancock


What does i need your John Hancock mean?

"John Hancock" is presumably the problematic term in that phrase, the rest of it is pretty straightforward. "John Hancock" is slang for "signature", coming from the very prominent signature of John Hancock on the US Declaration of Independence. The John Hancock Life Insurance company had a commercial jingle featuring the line "put your John Hancock on the John Hancock".


Why did sam Adams need Hancock?

Since he was poor, he need and got the financial support of the wealthy shipowner John Hancock


What are john Hancock's major events?

i have no clue i need someone else to answer it


I need John Hancock poem please help?

You suck eggs Yes you do


Who is john George Washington Hancock?

John Hancock is that guy that signed his name really big on the Constitution "so that king doesn't even need to put on his glasses to see Handcock's name" and Geoge Washington is our 1st president if you want more info, search their name's on wikipedia.


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.


If someone asks you for your John Hancock what do they want?

Because the signature of "John Hancock" was/is the most prominent on the Delaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation. Being that its the most prominent it is the one that stood out and everyone remembers, so when someone refers to John Hancock his signature is usually the first thing that comes to mind and therefore one is being asked to sign their name.


Why do people use the term I need your Hancock?

It is a slang term for a signature, John Hancock was the first one to sign the declaration of Independence in the USA, it is an informal way of asking someone to sign a paper.


What are some John Hancock quotes?

"There, I guess King George will be able to read that. [Remark on signing American Declaration of Independence]" John Hancock quote "The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions." John Hancock quote "If the July jobs report was bad news, at least it wasn't awful news," John Hancock quote "a very poor grasp of the issues." John Hancock quote "Maybe we need to fall on the common-sense side of protecting these species, but continue harvesting wood products we all use and enjoy. We've got to be able to do both -- protect water quality and species, as well as harvest trees." John Hancock quote "If this represents the start of an extended [dollar] slide, it may erode the attractiveness of dollar investments to foreigners and remove an important component of the demand for U.S. financial assets," John Hancock quote "Because the voters are going to decide this issue one way or the other, I just don't think the candidates' positions are that big of a deal." John Hancock quote "We are actually grateful with the results, and the positive movement in our direction. We feel we're in a very good place three years before an election." John Hancock quote "The fact is that Congressman Blunt has a senior leadership position in the Congress of the United States, and that can only be good for Missouri." John Hancock quote "This shows that, despite the Democrats' rhetoric and money, they have been unable to gain ground." John Hancock quote


First declaration of independence signer?

The president of the continental congress - john hancock. he used large handwriting so that the king wouldn't need his glasses


Need the address for John Hancock mutual ins co?

John Hancock Tower 497 Clarendon Street Boston, MA 02117 617-572-6000 President, CEO, Director: John D. DesPrez, III Senior Exec. V.P. Business Development and Gen'l Counsel: Jean-Paul (J-P) Bisnaire Cust. Service: 800-732-5543