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Nathan Hale . By : Lauren Franklin Ms. Ryan’s class Spring 2014 . Early Years . Born on June 6, 1775 in Coventry, Connecticut Parents were Richard Hale and Elizabeth Strong - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Nathan Hale
By : Lauren Franklin Ms. Ryan’s class
Spring 2014
Born on June 6, 1775 in Coventry, Connecticut Parents were Richard Hale and Elizabeth
Strong Had 11 siblings
Early Years
Went to Yale College at 14 years old Graduated when he was 18 years old Became a teacher First taught in East Haddam and then in New
London Worked in a union grammar school One of the top 13 scholars
Education
Was a teacher Joined the Connecticut Militia Joined the Continental Army as a 1st lieutenant
Later promoted to be captain Volunteered to act as a spy
Jobs
He was a first lieutenant then a captain
Role During the Revolution
He died in the Revolution
Role After the Revolution
Nathan Hale didn't have a wife nor any children
Family
Nathan Hale died because he was hanged He died in 1776 He died in New York City
Death
There is a statue of him in New York City He is also on a ½ cent stamp Nathan Hale Elementary School Nathan Hale Middle School Nathan Hale High School Nathan Hale Library
Honors and awards
He volunteered to be a spy He died when he was 21 years old He died near the intersection of East
Broadway and Market Street Classmates admired him He was caught by Robert Rogers He died September 22, 1776 His last words were “I only regret that I have
but one life to give to my country.”
Other interesting facts
World Book Encyclopedia
Books
http://www.connecticutsar.org/patriots/ www.gutenberg. Org true stories of great
Americans www. EarlyAmericans.com
Websites