Which state designated Nathan Hale as its official state hero in 1985?
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New York
Virginia
Answer
Connecticut designated Nathan Hale as its official state hero in 1985. Hale was a spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He was captured by the British and hanged in 1776. His famous last words, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country," have become a symbol of American patriotism.
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