John hancock biography videos for elementary school

          He was a hero to the cause of independence from great britain one of the most important members of the continental congress.

        1. John Hancock was one of the founding leaders of the United States.
        2. John Hancock is most known for being the first person to sign the declaration of independence on july 4th
        3. John Adams nominates George Washington -- over other candidates who include the President of Congress, John Hancock -– to lead the new force.
        4. John Hancock was an extremely wealthy merchant from Boston.

          5. John Hancock is most known for being the first person to sign the declaration of independence on july 4th...

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          John Hancock

          Portrait by John Singleton Copley, c.

          1770–1772

          1st and 3rd Governor of Massachusetts
          In office
          May 30, 1787 – October 8, 1793
          LieutenantSamuel Adams
          Preceded byJames Bowdoin
          Succeeded bySamuel Adams
          In office
          October 25, 1780 – January 29, 1785
          LieutenantThomas Cushing
          Preceded byOffice established
          (partly Thomas Gage as colonial governor)
          Succeeded byJames Bowdoin
          4th and 13th President of the Continental Congress
          In office
          November 23, 1785 – June 5, 1786
          Preceded byRichard Henry Lee
          Succeeded byNathaniel Gorham
          In office
          May 24, 1775 – October 31, 1777
          Preceded byPeyton Randolph
          Succeeded byHenry Laurens
          1st President of Massachusetts Provincial Congress
          In office
          October 7, 1774 – May 2, 1775
          Preceded byOffice established
          Succeeded byJoseph Warren
          Personal details
          Born(1737-01-23)January 23, 17