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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for January 23, 2025
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January 23, 2025: Two hundred and eighty-eight (288) years ago, John Hancock was born. Hancock was the President of the Second Continental Congress which made him the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. Hancock was very active during the American Revolution. He contributed financially and helped raise supplies for the soldiers. He also helped in the creation of a navy. Hancock, while President of the Continental Congress, commissioned George Washington to be the commander in chief of the army. John Hancock’s actions during the American Revolution make it clear he believed in our nation’s founding ideals of freedom, equality, and self-governance.[1]
Scott Rasmussen is the president of RMG Research, Inc.
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- January 22, 2025-Nine states held 16 special sessions in 2024
- January 21, 2025-51% of voters say Donald Trump is at least as ethical as most politicians
- January 20, 2025-22% of voters expected to Watch Some of Donald Trump’s inauguration
- January 17, 2025-319 years ago, Benjamin Franklin was born
- January 16, 2025-24% of voters say their personal finances are getting better
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