Nathan Hale

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

Captain, Army of the United States

Born at Coventry, Connecticut, June 6, 1755

In the performance of his duty, he resigned his life,

a sacrifice to his country's liberty at New York,

September 22, 1776

Marker is on Constitution Avenue, NW (U.S. 1/50) west of 9th Street, NW, on the right when traveling west.

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