A Splendid Biography of a Forgotten Founding Father

Witness the rise of the man behind the signature, in the new biography ‘King Hancock.’ It traces the life, politics, and influence of John Hancock.
A Splendid Biography of a Forgotten Founding Father
"King Hancock: The Radical Influence of a Moderate Founding Father" by Brook Barbier.
Dustin Bass
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In the collection of biographies on the Founding Fathers, there are a plethora to choose from concerning George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin; a good selection concerning John Adams, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton; and a sufficient number concerning John Jay, Samuel Adams, and James Monroe.

One recognizable name, given his signature, that has not been lost to history, but does seem to have been lost to the American memory, is John Hancock. If not for his signature on the Declaration of Independence, Hancock’s name might be nearly forgotten along with most of the other 55 signers of the founding document.

Dustin Bass
Dustin Bass
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Dustin Bass is the creator and host of the American Tales podcast, and co-founder of The Sons of History. He writes two weekly series for The Epoch Times: Profiles in History and This Week in History. He is also an author.