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The important consequences to the American States from this Declaration of Independence, considered ...

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I find money some way or other goes very fast. But I think I can reflect it has been spent with sati...

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The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions.

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John Hancock

Former President of the Continental Congress

Born: 1737-01-23

Died: 1793-10-08

John Hancock (23 January 1737 [O.S. 12 January 1736] – 8 October 1793) was a merchant, statesman, and prominent patriot of the American Revolution. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress and was the first and third Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is most famous for his large signature on the United States Declaration of Independence, which has resulted in his name becoming a synonym for "signature".More