Declaration of Independence
History of USA
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| | 1776 | Hancock, John | |
| 4th July Hancock is best-remembered for his large, flamboyant signature on the Declaration of Independence, so much so that "John Hancock" has become, in the USA.index.html title="History of USA">United States, an informal synonym for "signature"
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| 4th July Signs the Declaration of Independence in large letters so King George can read it
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| 4th July The Declaration is adopted by the Continental Congress & signed by John Hancock
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| 1776 | Jefferson, Thomas | |
| 11th June Congress appoints Jefferson to a committee to draft the declaration of independence
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| 28th June The draft declaration of independence is presented to Congress
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| 4th July Declaration of Independence, equality, right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
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| 4th July Declares equality, right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
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