Jump to content

Nathan Hale

From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nathan Hale
Born
Nathan Hale

June 6, 1755
DiedSeptember 22, 1776(1776-09-22) (aged 21)
Cause of deathExecution
Resting placeCoventry, Connecticut
Alma materYale College
Signature

Nathan Hale (June 6, 1755 – September 22, 1776) was a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He volunteered for a spying mission in New York City, but was captured by the British and executed. He is probably best remembered for possibly saying before being hanged: "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country." Hale has long been considered an American hero. In 1985, he was officially designated the state hero of Connecticut.[1]

References

[change | change source]
  1. "Sites, Seals, Symbols". Interactive Connecticut State Register & Manual. State of Connecticut. 2006. Archived from the original on December 16, 2006. Retrieved January 4, 2007.