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John Hanson (14 April [O.S. 3 April] 1715 - November 22, 1783) was a delegate to the United States in Congress Assembled from Maryland. Because he was the first President of Congress from Maryland to serve under a fully ratified Articles of Confederation (Maryland did not complete the process and sign until March 1, 1781), John Hanson has been called the First President of the United States in Congress Assembled. He did serve a full one-year term, November 5, 1781 to November 4, 1782, as President of the United States in Congress Assembled under the Articles of Confederation, but Samuel Huntington was the first President under the fully ratified Articles, serving March 1, 1781 to July 6, 1781 while Thomas McKean was the second, serving from July 10, 1781 to November 5, 1781.Hanson is one of the most enigmatic figures in US history. He is frequently mentioned in connection with the claim that he was the first President, but fewer facts are clear about his life and accomplishments than is the case with most of his contemporaries. One of the difficulties this caused was that several writers in the 19th century filled in the blanks with fiction. For various reasons, Hanson has been the subject of a large number of misconceptions or misrepresentations.
John Hanson was an American official that lived during the American Revolution Era and that became President of the Continental Congress, occupying a charge that had very similar functions and responsibilities of the charge of President, so some historians go as far to call John Hanson the first holder of the presidential office of the United States.
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When was john hanson moor born?
john hanson moor was born on January 26,1875
What was president John Hanson's nationality?
John Hanson was born in America of English descent. ( He was not black, if that is what you really want to know. There was a balck John Hanson who was a prominent citizen in Liberia .
Who was john hanson moor?
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Are there any pictures of John Hanson?
Don't just google John Hanson, because they will show you a europeanized, white verison. The original John Hanson is AFRICAN AMERICAN. They do not acknowledge that in history. There is one picture of him. Try this link . . . http://www.youngmessengerrzz.com/id108.html
Who was the first black president in the 1700s?
John Hanson
Where was John Hanson inauguration held?
Hanson, John 1st Continental Congress 1781 John Hanson elected 1st "President of the US in Congress assembled" - Hanson, John ACI International -John Hanson
When did John Hanson - singer - die?
John Hanson - singer - died in 1998.
What is John Hanson's birthday?
John Hanson was born on April 13, 1715.
When was John Wesley Hanson born?
John Wesley Hanson was born in 1823.
When did John Wesley Hanson die?
John Wesley Hanson died in 1901.
When was John Hanson Farquhar born?
John Hanson Farquhar was born in 1818.
When was John Hanson - singer - born?
John Hanson - singer - was born in 1922.
When did John Hanson Farquhar die?
John Hanson Farquhar died in 1873.
When did John Hanson - Liberia - die?
John Hanson - Liberia - died in 1860.
What race was John Hanson?
John Hanson, the first president of congress, was white; John Hanson, a part of the American Colonization Society, was African-American.
When was john hanson moor born?
john hanson moor was born on January 26,1875
When did John Hanson die?
John Hanson died on November 22, 1783 at the age of 68.
