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    This man, John Hancock, is one of those extraordinary men that stand out.John’s life began on January 16, 1736 in Braintree, Massachuchetts.John was the middle child of three. He was the son of (Rev.) John Hancock, born on June 1, 1702 in Lexington, Massachuchetts and son of Mary Hawke, born on October 13, 1711 in Hingham, Massachuchetts. Mary was once married before she married John Hancock Sr. Her previous marriage ended in her former husband’s death.(Rev.) John Hancock was well-liked

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    It was John Hancock. John Hancock was born on January 23, 1737 in Braintree, Massachusetts. His mother’s name was Mary Hawke and his father’s name was John Hancock. When Hancock was 9, sadly, his father died. Hancock’s mother felt that she could not raise him on her own. So Hancock was sent to live with his wealthy, but childless, uncle and aunt. John hancock was educated at Harvard College. At the time when Hancock was 27 years old, his uncle died leaving John Hancock the House of Hancock and his

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    Darlene Leohansson Section 8-4 Mr. Welch and Mr. Gilligan United States History 15 November 2017 John Hancock: An Unsung Hero John Hancock Jr., born on January 23, 1737 in Braintree (present day city of Quincy), Massachusetts, was one of several children to John Hancock Sr., a minister, and Mary Hawkes. During his lifetime, Hancock accomplished a variety of things, some which he is not as well known for. He became a prominent figure of his time, serving in political positions after gaining a reputation

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    contributors to the founding of the United States of America, John Hancock is the Founding Father I chose to research and learn the most about. I feel as though all of the other Founding Fathers are well known and everyone knows a little about each one. John Hancock, for me personally, I knew little to nothing about and I wanted to learn more. I like to learn a lot about subjects that I know nothing about. I also picked John Hancock because of his signature. On every document he signed, his name

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    John Hancock was born on January 12, 1737 in Braintree, Massachusetts. He was orphaned as a child and then was adopted by a wealthy merchant uncle who was childless. Hancock went to Harvard College for a business education. He graduated Harvard College at the age of 17. He apprenticed to his uncle as a clerk and proved to be honest and capable that in 1760, he was sent on a business mission to England. In England, he witnessed the coronation of King George III and engaged some of the leading

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    In The Blind Side, filmed by John Lee Hancock, he describes a black man struggling to fit in with white society. Michael Oher, the main character shows the audience how he gets mistreated and discriminated from his hometown community. The director shows that the Tuohy family accepts Michael for who he is and what he wants to be, they are Michael’s enduring power, armor and salvation for when he faces his new path of transformation. Michael has lived in many different foster families, but decides

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    Most of us associate the name John Hancock with giving your signature, but in truth, the name John Hancock means much more to the founding and directing of this country. John Hancock was born to (Rev) John Hancock and Mary Hawk on January 12, 1737. After the death of his father, he was taken in by his wealthy businessman uncle. He had been sent to his uncle by his mother to attend Boston Latin School. His uncle paid for him to go to Harvard College and later made him a partner in his shipping business

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    John Hancock

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    John Hancock Our nation had many great people who have changed our nation’s fate throughout the history. These people may not be remembered but have changed our nation’s direction. People like John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, John Adams, George Washington, and etc. were remembered. But a person like John Hancock, about 1/300 of the population of Unites States of America knows about him. Even though he is not remembered, John Hancock is one of the most extraordinary people who have change the

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    John Hancock was born on January 23, 1737 in Braintree, Massachusetts. He became one of the most important founding fathers of his time. Hancock was a merchant and political leader during the Revolutionary War. He was often nicknamed “King Hancock” for his great deal of wealth. John Hancock was an important figure during these years because he played a major role in almost all of the major events, such as; The Sugar Act, The Quartering Act, The Stamp Act, The Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party

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    John Hancock Belonging

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    Hancock follows the story of a superhero named John Hancock. The start of the film is in USA Los Angeles where you see Hancock trying to be a superhero and save people lives but his alcoholism and his clumsiness get the better of him. He ends up casing more damage than saving people. When he saves Ray Embrey from a train crash, being a motivational speaker Ray goes and says thank you to Hancock even though everyone else is ridiculing him and invites him to his home. This is where he meets Ray’s family

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