1. An American Founding Father

2. John Hancock Facts Born January 12, 1737–Died October 8, 1793
Raised in Braintree (Quincy) Massachusetts
Graduated Harvard College at the age of 17!

3. John Hancock’s Childhood
John Hancock was an orphan, and adopted by a wealthy merchant uncle who was childless.
Apprentice to his uncle as a business merchant and in 1760 was sent to England for a business mission.

4. John Hancock’s Political Career
1766 –Elected to the Boston Assembly
1773 –Delegate to and President to the Congress of Massachusetts
1774 – Elected to the Continental Congress
1775 – Elected President of the Continental Congress
1793 – Governor of Massachusetts

5. John Hancock’s Famous Signature
John Hancock is the most famous of the founding fathers.
Was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Known for his very large signature on the Declaration of Independence.

6. John Hancock’s Famous Signature
John Hancock purposely wrote his signature large enough so King George could clearly read his name without his glasses!
“John Hancock” has now become a synonym for the word “signature” or “autograph”.

7. John Hancock’s Famous Signature

8. References
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9. An American Founding Father