... John Hancock. I choose him because of the showy form in which it is inscribed on the Declaration of Independence "John Hancock" has been incorporated in to the English language as a synonym for "signature". John Hancock is most famous for his bold signature, but he had more than just a pretty signature he was a man who knew hot to get things done. Born ... ...

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John Hancock 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 ... ...

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