1. Nathan Hale looked around as a British soldier put the rope around his neck.

2. Nathan Hale was executed as a spy by the British in 1776.

3. Disguised as a Dutch schoolmaster, Nathan Hale set out on his mission on September 12.

4. Nathan Hale took a last look at his beautiful country.

5. Nathan Hale would sooner die a hero than drag out an ignoble existence.

6. Captain Nathan Hale said to the English commander, Howe, that he would rather die than surrender.