John Hancock
Remembering Boston Massacre Day: John Hancock Edition
Little known to most people today, for many years after the Boston Massacre of March 5, 1770 – residents of the city held a solemn public holiday to commemorate the event annually. These tributes featured special orations, poetry, and visual representations. On...
Today in History: Massachusetts Becomes the 6th State to Ratify the Constitution
On this day in 1788, Massachusetts became the 6th state to ratify the new Constitution for the United States, but it was a close call. There were many opponents who had misgivings about the Constitution’s lack of a bill of rights and what many in the opposition...
Happy Birthday, John Hancock!
On this day in 1737, the man most-known for his large and stylish signature on the Declaration of Independence was born. Hancock was a leader in events leading up to the revolution – and in ratifying the Constitution. JANUARY 1788 – The fate of the proposed new...