What does it take to be a patriot? It takes love of country, commitment and rare courage. In American history the term “patriot” belongs to those few ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary circumstances, then rise to a challenge in an uncommon way. It may be an Audie Murphy or a Sergeant York. But those are well known. I have chosen three lesser known patriots to highlight: Nathan Hale. Young Nathan had a bright future ahead of him when the Revolutionary war broke out and changed his plans. Yale-educated, he volunteered to become an officer in the Continental Army. He had served only a short time when General Washington was driven from New York and the British recaptured Manhattan Island. Only 23 years old, Nathan volunteered to go behind enemy lines as a spy. A Loyalist recognized him in a Manhattan tavern and he was turned over to the British. As he was led to the gallows, he was heard to say: ”I regret that I have but one life to give for my coun...
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