John Hancock
publication date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010 (part of Round XLIV)
category: Government
clue: Massachusetts minister and signature synonym
explanation: Hancock was the first and third governor of Massachusetts. His oversized signature on the Declaration of Independence has made his name synonymous with "signature." more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Mike Eberhart, Ryan Dunn, Elaine Beckland, and Melissa Anderson
This goo was part of Founding Fathers Week.