John Hancock was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. He did so with such a flourish that his name became a synonym for the word “signature” (United states-on-line). John was born into a middle class family. When he was eight he practiced how to write his signature. He used his family’s fortune for his fame. John didn’t hesitate when he was asked to join the Sons of Liberty. Hancock was also accused of wine smuggling (The Founding Fathers Series).
After graduating from Harvard in 1754, he joined his uncle’s firm, and ten years
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