History & Civilizations
How many delegates signed the United States Declaration of Independence?
Answer
56 signers
Most delegates didn't sign on July 4, 1776 — the famous large-format parchment was mostly signed on August 2. John Hancock's outsized signature made his name slang for 'signature' itself.
Source: US National Archives
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