Creating the United States

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John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress

John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress (24)

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John Hancock (1737–1793), a wealthy Massachusetts merchant and revolutionary leader, played an instrumental role during the founding of the United States. He served as president of the Continental Congress between 1775 and 1777 and was later elected to two non-consecutive terms as governor of Massachusetts.

Hancock is best known for his large and flamboyant signature on the Declaration of Independence.
John Hancock (1737–1793), a wealthy Massachusetts merchant and revolutionary leader, played an instrumental role during the founding of the United States. He served as president of the Continental Congress between 1775 and 1777 and was later elected to two non-consecutive terms as governor of Massachusetts. <br> <br> Hancock is best known for his large and flamboyant signature on the Declaration of Independence.