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Quote by Nathan Hale

“If the exigencies of my country demand a peculiar service, its claims to perform that service are imperious.”

Quote by Nathan Hale

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Nathan Hale
Nathan Hale

Nathan Hale was a soldier during the American Revolutionary War, known for his bravery and sacrifice. Born on June 6, 1755, in Connecticut, he was captured and executed by the British during the Battle of Long Island on September 22, 1776. more

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