Fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence. John Hancock, president of the Continental Congress, was the first to sign. Edward Rutledge, 26, was the youngest. Benjamin Franklin, 70, was the oldest. They all had one thing in common: The believed in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. They also understood the dangers of tyranny and a corrupted government. Standing up for liberty put their lives, fortunes and families in great peril –… Keep reading | 1 Comment