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July 4, 1776, is an important date in American history that is widely considered the birthday of the United States of America ...
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. It validates the freedom of 13 North American British colonies ...
On a hot, steamy day in Philadelphia, a group of delegates to the Continental Congress gathered to celebrate the final ...
John Hancock was once one of the wealthiest merchants in New England and among the most popular and well-respected figures of ...
Everyone knows the famous names at the bottom of the Declaration of Independence, from John Hancock’s famous oversized signature to author Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.
Speaking of light, the custom of Christmas in July has roots in 1933 at the Keystone Camp in Brevard, N.C. It offered young ...
Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence, which was accepted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, but the majority of the delegates did not sign it until August 2, 1776.
While you're enjoying this year's July 4 festivities, take pride in the rich history and traditions that make Independence ...
Although the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, most delegates didn’t sign it until Aug. 2. John Hancock signed first, his signature large and ...
When Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, we imagine fireworks, flags and a dramatic reading of the Declaration of ...
Regardless of how you utilize your writing skills, take a pause on January 23 rd and appreciate handwriting and John Hancock, who used boldly used his to sign the Declaration of Independence.
When John Hancock scrawled his enormous signature at the bottom of the Declaration of Independence, it was a brave act; capture by the British might have meant execution.