John Hancock

:This article is about John Hancock, the 18th century statesman. For other people and things named John Hancock, see John Hancock (disambiguation).

Post-war activities

After the war, Hancock represented his state under the Articles of Confederation. He was the seventh President of the United States in Congress assembled, from November 23, 1785 to June 6, 1786. He was preceded in that position by Richard Henry Lee and succeeded by Nathaniel Gorham.

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Articles of Confederation - President of the United States in Congress assembled - November 23 - 1785 - June 6 - 1786 - Richard Henry Lee - Nathaniel Gorham

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Resuming the governorship of Massachusetts in 1787, he led his state toward ratification of the federal Constitution. Hancock was prevalent in the formation of a navy for the new nation. He died in 1793 while serving his ninth term as Massachusetts' governor, and was buried at the Granary Burying Ground in Boston.

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1787 - Navy - 1793 - Granary Burying Ground

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