Nathan Hale
Nathan Hale (born June 6, 1755 in Coventry , Colony of Connecticut , † September 22, 1776 in New York ) was an American officer , teacher and one of the historical heroes of the United States.
Life
Hale graduated from Yale in 1773 and then taught in East Haddam , eventually in New London , Connecticut . Nathan did not join the army until July 6, 1776 and was quickly promoted to the rank of captain . Five of his brothers participated on the American side in the battles against England in Lexington and Concord . On September 22, 1776, Nathan Hale was hanged by the British on charges of being a spy . On the way to the gallows , Hale uttered his famous last words : "I only have to regret that I only have one life that I can give my country."
In addition to the Hale Statue outside the Tribune Tower in Chicago to find another before the CIA - headquarters in Langley . In addition, a nuclear submarine , the USS Nathan Hale , was named after Hale.
literature
- Hale, Nathan . In: Encyclopædia Britannica . 11th edition. tape 12 : Gichtel - harmonium . London 1910, p. 833 (English, full text [ Wikisource ]).
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Joshua L. Chamberlain: Universities and Their Sons. History, Influence and Characteristics of American Universities, with Biographical Sketches and Portraits of Alumni and Recipients of Honorary Degrees. Volume 2, Herndon, Boston 1899
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hale, Nathan |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American officer and teacher and one of the United States' historical heroes |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 6, 1755 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Coventry , Connecticut |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 22, 1776 |
| Place of death | new York |