I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.

Meaning of the quote

Nathan Hale was willing to give up his life for his country, the United States, during the American Revolution. He felt that he could only die once, but he was ready to do that to help his country become free from British control. Hale was brave and patriotic, showing how much he cared about his nation and its independence.

About Nathan Hale

Nathan Hale was an American patriot who served as a spy for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He was captured by the British and executed, but is now considered an American hero and the official state hero of Connecticut.

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