Nathan Hale was sent by George Washington to go into the enemy ( British) lands disguised as a dutch school master. He found out very important military information that George Washington needed.
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Because he went on a dangerous mission so that America could be free.
He got caught by the British, but before he was hung he said that he only regreted he only had one life to give for his country. So if he had a second chance at life, he would go on more dangerous missions if it meant freedom for his country.
"And because that boy said those words, and because he died, thousands of other young men have given their lives to his country. ---Edward Everett Hale, great-nephew of Nathan Hale
"Hale is in the American pantheon not because of what he did but because of why he did it. Nathan Hale spied on the British because the general's tent was right next to his schoolhouse. On his way back to the Continental Army, the British broke into his school house and attacked him." -Former CIA chief Richard Helms
Nathan Hale is a well known soldier who fought in the American Revolution. He acted as a spy for the American forces and was caught and executed by the British.
Nathan Hale was a patriot all the way. "My only regret is that I have but one life to loose for my country," ~Nathan Hale at his execution.
Nathaniel Hale,he was Americas first spy and he was a school teacher.captured in a tavern and was sentenced to hang his final words were "I only regret I have but one life to give to my country".
He wrote about his life and gave speeches
Wrote about his life and gave speeches
he wrote about his life and gave speeches
Life was bad slaves were still slaved and things were going bad in our country