Etymology. Named after American merchant and statesman John Hancock (1737–1793), the first person to sign the United States Declaration of Independence. According to legend, he signed his name prominently to be sure George III could read it, causing his name to become an eponym for a signature.

One's signature, as in Just put your John Hancock on the dotted line. This expression alludes to John Hancock's prominent signature on the Declaration of Independence.

When someone asks for your John Hancock, it means they want your signature. John Hancock was the first man to sign the United States' Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Personality… reckless, irreverent, and sarcastic. Hancock cannot stand being disrespected, and will toss whoever disses him into the stratosphere – even if that person is a child.

True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else. Without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdom; and no such thing as liberty, without freedom of speech. We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it.

The more people who own little businesses of their own, the safer our country will be, and the better off its cities and towns; for the people who have a stake in their country and their community are its best citizens.

John Hancock must report to the IRS all taxable withdrawals that exceed $10. Withdrawals taken before you reach age 59½ may incur an additional 10% early distribution penalty tax under either section 72(q) or section 72(t) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Definitions of Hancock. American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793) synonyms: John Hancock. example of: American Revolutionary leader.

Deeply embedded in Hancock's culture is stewardship, and we firmly believe in giving back and leaving things in better shape than when we assumed responsibility for them. Our employees and customers raise families in these communities; our employees and customers coach and serve on boards here.

At John Hancock, we have a simple mission: decisions made easier, lives made better. For 160 years, people have trusted us to be honest, reliable, and 100% committed to our customers.

John Hancock is perhaps best known for his signature on the Declaration of Independence. Examine this 19th-century painting, from the Mount Vernon collections, that depicts Thomas Jefferson handing a draft of the Declaration to Hancock, who was then president of Congress.

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