how many future presidents signed the declaration of independence

June 27, 2026 • 1 min read

Two future U.S. presidents signed the Declaration of Independence: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.

President	Role at the time
John Adams	Signer of the Declaration
Thomas Jefferson	Signer of the Declaration

A common mix-up is George Washington, but he did not sign the Declaration in 1776.

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