Nathan Hale, was an American ,martyr hero who was hanged as a spy by the british during the Revolutionary war. Hale was born in Converty, Connecticut on june 6, 1755. At the age of 14,he entered Yale college, where he proven himself to become a good student and an excellent athlete. After graduating in 1773, he was taught school in Connecticut.

Hale was a outspoken champion of freedom for the colonies. At a New London town meeting at the time of the Battle of Lexington, he made a rousing speech favouring the cause of libert. "Let Us March Immediately", he urged, "and never lay down our arms till we have obtain our independent".

On July 1, 1775, Hale was commissioned a lieutenant in the Connecticut Militia. Early in 1776, he was chosen the one of the four captains in the special company known as Knowlton's Rangers. That autumn the American forces suffered many setbacks, and General George Washington was badly in need of information about the enemy. He appealed to the commanding officer of Knowlton's Rangers for a volunteer. The men know how dangerous the misson was, and at the first call, no one came forward. The second call was answered by Hale.

Posing as a schoolmaster, Hale left his company at new york city. He had made his way north to Norwalk, Connecticut. There he boarded a ship that took him to a spot near Huntington, Long Island. Behind enemy's line, Hale was able to obtain maps and valuable information about the British. Then he began the dangerous journey back to New York City. Not far from his own lines on Manthattan Island, he was seized and accused of spying. He was taken to british headquarters, where secret documents were found on his person. After Hale, readily admitted that he being a spy, he was ordered to be hanged, without even a trial.

On the morning of September 22, 1776, the 21 year old Hale stood at the gallows, prepared to die. His last words have since become part of american patriotic history:" I only regret that i have but one life to lose for my country".