On September 22, 1776, 232 years ago, Nathan Hale was hanged as a spy by the British in Manhattan near 66th and Third.
I only regret that I have but one life to give my country.
An oberserver of the hanging, British officer Frederick MacKensie, made this diary entry for the day:
He behaved with great composure and resolution, saying he thought it the duty of every good Officer, to obey any orders given him by his Commander-in-Chief; and desired the Spectators to be at all times prepared to meet death in whatever shape it might appear.
As a boy, the site where Hale taught at was about a mile away from our house. A local hereo of whom we are very proud. Today a leading dimocratic candidate might say....
I regret that you have only 47.9% of your income to give to your country.
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