American Revolution. Hanging of American spy
American Revolution. Hanging of American spy Nathan Hale by British in New York City, Sept. 22, 1776. During the Battle of Long Island, Hale volunteered to go behind enemy line to gather intelligence for Gen. George Washington. One account of his capture is that he was recognized in a tavern by Major Robert Rogers, of the Queens Rangers, who arrested Hale
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13124345
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45380293
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3000px x 2243px
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Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
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Courtesy Everett Collection
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