Quote of the Day — Nathan Hale
June 29, 2026
I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. — Nathan Hale
1755–1776
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1755–1776
Nathan Hale stands as an immortal symbol of American patriotism, courage, and willingness to sacrifice everything for the cause of liberty. Born in Connecticut in 1755, Hale received education befitting a young man of promise, teaching school before the Revolutionary War ignited his passion for independence. At the outbreak of rebellion against British rule, Hale volunteered to serve the Continental Army despite modest military experience, driven by conviction that the cause of American liberty transcended personal safety. As fighting escalated, General George Washington required intelligence about British positions and intentions in New York. Hale volunteered for this perilous mission, knowing…
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Reed invoked Nathan Hale’s final words during his account of the young spy’s execution, and Kim Monson chose them to close the first hour of the Independence Week conversation on America’s founding. Hale’s willingness to die for a cause still in doubt captured the courage the broadcast traced from the Revolution to the present day.
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June 29, 2026
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Subversive
Seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established institution, authority, or system from within.
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The Ideas, Faith, and Courage That Forged America
Lawrence W. Reed and Scott Powell explore the ideas, faith, and courage behind America's founding. Broadcast for June 29, 2026.
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