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Who was the first man to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. He was president of the Continental Congress.He used large bold script and signed under the text in the center of the page. He said the reason he signed it large was, "So fat George can read it without his spectacles." This is why, to this day, when you sign something it is called putting your John Hancock on it.What many people don't know is that there were two versions of the Declaration of Independence. John Hancock signed the first one on July 4, 1776. No other delegates signed that version.John Hancock signed the second version on approximately August 22, 1776. This is the version that most of the other delegates signed.
Where can you find a clear readable version of the declaration of independence online?
There are many readable copies of the Declaration of Independence online, for anyone to view. It can be found by going to google, and searching "Declaration of Independence" and then go to the Wikipedia site, it tells everything about this.Ê
When was the original declaration of independence lost?
The source copy used for the initial printing of the Declaration of Independence that was read to the public was lost. The famous signed version has been preserved and is on display at the National Archives in Washington, DC.
When the us declaration of independence was signed?
Although it was announced on July 4, 1776, the Declaration was first signed on August 2, 1776, with the last signature being added in late November. There is no single, perfect date for the adoption of the Declaration. The completed Declaration was accepted on July 2 and some delegates believed that would become an important day in history. On July 4, 1776, a scheduled meeting to discuss the Declaration was cut short and delegates agreed to the wording in principle before adjourning (some say the adjournment was due to nasty horseflies invading the hall). On July 8, it was published as a broadside (at first with only John Hancock's signature). By August, it was published again with most of the signatures. There is no one official version of the Declaration of Independence. Three slightly different versions were approved. The famous painting of the delegates all standing or seated in Independence Hall, waiting to sign the document, is pure fiction. There was never a time when all the signers were together in one place at one time. August 2, 1776
Who was the Engrosser of the Declaration of Independence?
i myself have been looking for an answer to this question. I have come across a pretty sensible answer and though i may be incorrect many historians believe that Timothy Matlock was the actual engrosser of this important document. I hope that i have thoroughly, truthfully answered your question. Thanks!
