What man is popularly quoted as saying "There! I guess King George will be able to read that" when he signed the Declaration of Independence?
2006-08-22 07:37:23 · 13 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
John Hancock
2006-08-22 07:42:53 · answer #1 · answered by Cyndie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This quote is attributed to John Hancock, President of the Second Continental Congress and the only one to sign the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776. One story has it that he made his signature large so that George III, King of Great Britain, would not need his spectacles to read it. However, some argue that this was his standard signature. However, the story, true or not, is still one that symbolises the desire for independence.
2006-08-22 16:24:25 · answer #2 · answered by Ѕємι~Мαđ ŠçїєŋŧιѕТ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Hancock
2006-08-22 15:37:10 · answer #3 · answered by BabAdOblo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Hancock
2006-08-22 14:49:50 · answer #4 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
John Hancock!
2006-08-22 16:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Hancock supposedly said, when asked why he wrote his name so large, " So King George will not need his glasses".
2006-08-22 14:45:12 · answer #6 · answered by Michael B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's easy--John Hancock. Typical for a lawyer.
2006-08-22 16:05:29 · answer #7 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Hancock was the one who supposedly said it.
2006-08-22 16:28:56 · answer #8 · answered by West Coast Nomad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Hancock is the supposed originator of this quote. to semi mad scientist he was not the only one on hte fourth also teh secratary thompson i think signed it on the fourth.
2006-08-22 16:42:09 · answer #9 · answered by yankovicfan6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
john hancock
2006-08-22 14:43:55 · answer #10 · answered by green-aly-gator 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋