September 22, 1776: Two hundred and fifty years ago today, Nathan Hale was hanged. Here’s more: “Nathan Hale was teaching school in New London, Connecticut, when the American Revolution began. In July 1775, he closed his schoolhouse doors and joined the Patriot army. He was a captain by late 1776, when the British captured New York City. George Washingt…
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