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On September 22, 1776, Nathan Hale, US captain, patriot, and spy, was hanged by the British for spying at the age of 21. An excerpt from the article:
"Captain Nathan Hale of the 19th Regiment of the Continental Army was one of the first known American spies of the Revolutionary War. In September 1776, he was captured while gathering intelligence behind enemy lines before the Battle of Harlem Heights. When it was discovered that he was carrying incriminating documents, British General William Howe had him executed. Legend holds that when 21-year-old Hale was asked if he had any last words, he replied with the now-famous words, 'I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.'"
"Captain Nathan Hale of the 19th Regiment of the Continental Army was one of the first known American spies of the Revolutionary War. In September 1776, he was captured while gathering intelligence behind enemy lines before the Battle of Harlem Heights. When it was discovered that he was carrying incriminating documents, British General William Howe had him executed. Legend holds that when 21-year-old Hale was asked if he had any last words, he replied with the now-famous words, 'I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.'"
Nathan Hale
Posted from battlefields.org
War of Independence
American History
Military History
Spying
Death Penalty
Posted 3 y ago
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One of the first history lessons I can remember from elementary school.
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SGT (Join to see) Probably not the Best Spy the US had at the time but Probably the Most Well Spoken.
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