He was a continental soldier during the revolutionary war. He is considered America's first spy and was captured by the British during an intelligence gathering mission. He is famous for his last words, "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country". There is a statue of Hale at the CIA headquarters in Langley, VA.
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"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." - Nathan Hale
It is estimated that Nathan Hale weighed approximately 150 pounds. Hale was born on June 6, 1755 in the Coventry, Connecticut Colony.