#nathan hale

[katabay]

A SPY FOR A SPY

an informal AmRev sketch dump type of thing circling around some thoughts: Benjamin Tallmadge and the corpse of Nathan Hale (they never did recover Hale's corpse, so this is like. you know. symbolism. it's why Tallmadge isn't looking directly at the body, but oh something in you has changed. loss defines the outline, the shape. that body is going to be inside you forever), bad dreams with John Andre and something that looks like Nathan Hale, and the finally Tallmadge and Andre. they turned your friend into a martyr, Tallmadge, but before that, he was your friend, and that makes this personal.

there's a. triangle. happening between these three. a kind of ritual substitution. the absence of Hale's body demands a body in it's place, John Andre's fate was sealed the minute Nathan Hale died.

also, in the first one, Hale's feet are bound because that's my favorite awful detail from both the MacMonnies statue and the Pratt statue.

(MacMonnies)

(Pratt)

on the topic of Hale statues, what really fucks me up is that the MacMonnies rendition of Nathan Hale is. it's a hot statue. the posing suggests something almost provocative (in combination with the open collar of the shirt), but only because his arms have been tied behind him in a way that forces the position, so it turns vulnerable and voyeuristic. horrifying and delightful. I'm obsessed with it.

bsky ⭐ pixiv ⭐ pillowfort ⭐ cohost ⭐ cara ⭐ ko-fi

#amrev tag #god all i did when i lived in greater boston was go to historical reenactment sites on the weekends #if i hadn't moved because the cost of living was batshit i was planning on taking history classes to qualify #to apply for one of those reenactment societies lmao #benjamin tallmadge #john andre #nathan hale

[one-time-i-dreamt]

I was on trial for something normal like shoplifting in a small claims court, but then I got randomly accused of being a spy because I was also Nathan Hale, for some reason. I was also trying to leave so I could get to opening night of a musical I was in. Everybody at the court was very dramatic and some people had intense monologues and/or cried. All I could think about is getting to the theater on time.

#dream #trial #crime #shoplifting #small claims court #court #spy #nathan hale #musical #theater

[my-deer-friend]

Fraunces Tavern is one of the very few remaining colonial-era buildings in New York, and was the site of several historic moments, including Washington's farewell to his officers in 1783 and the Society of the Cincinnati dinner that Hamilton and Burr attended a week before the duel.

The long room where Washington had his farewell:

The museum also has letters by Washington and Nathan Hale.

And Ben Tallmadge's memoirs.

Along with, for some reason, a bit of Washington's hair.

#amrev #fraunces tavern #george washington #alexander hamilton #aaron burr #benjamin tallmadge #nathan hale #18th century history

[culperscomet]

the way the turn writers had the chance to change lives with this one line and the scene was scrapped

“when you see any man hang?” “yes sir” WHAT????

now keep that in the back of your mind whenever there’s an execution scene because oh my god it ruined me emotionally upon rewatch. i am this scenes number one defender. s3 literally starts and ends with hangings and this one line would’ve made things come full circle at least for ben’s plot that season i would’ve killed for this actually

#turn amc #turn washington's spies #alexander rose you sick bastard #benjamin tallmadge #george washington #nathan hale #american revolution #he had to watch 14 executions #don’t do this to me #time restrictions my ass #im declaring this as canon #you can fight me on this

[tallmadgeandtea]

Researching Nathan Hale is not for the weak, btw. Everything is so sad. He was only 21 and he just wanted to do a good job to prove he was a capable officer because the only battles he’d been in so far were lost ones and everyone who knew him thought he was too kind and couldn’t hide his facial expressions well and he tried to brush them off by saying he acted in SCHOOL PLAYS. He wasn’t even supposed to go to Manhattan but he did it anyways….

#like…. GOD GOD GOD GOD GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!! #amanda speaks #Nathan Hale

[digitalyarbs]

The Face of Nathan Hale.

Nathan Hale, a distinguished American Patriot, soldier, and spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, is immortalized in the face captured through a Photohop reconstruction of Frederick William MacMonnies' statue of Hale in City Hall Park, New York.

Born on June 6, 1755, Nathan Hale excelled academically and graduated with honors from Yale University in 1773. Soon after, in 1775, he joined a Connecticut militia unit and rapidly rose to the rank of first lieutenant within five months. He became a valued member of Knowlton's Rangers, a reconnaissance and espionage detachment established by General George Washington.

At the young age of just over twenty-one, Hale's courage and determination led him to volunteer for a perilous mission behind enemy lines before the Battle of Harlem Heights. Though lacking formal training in espionage, he succeeded in gathering vital information about British troop movements for a week.

Sadly, on September 21, 1776, during his return from a mission, Hale was captured and found in possession of an incriminating document written in Latin hidden in the sole of his shoe. Without a fair trial, General William Howe ordered his execution for spying, which was carried out the next morning, September 22, 1776. Hale spent his final night confined in the greenhouse of Howe's headquarters, and at dawn, he was led to the gallows, where he faced his death with remarkable courage, famously uttering, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

Nathan Hale's legacy lives on as America's first spy and a symbol of unwavering patriotism. In recognition of his selfless sacrifice and devotion, he was officially declared Connecticut's state hero on October 1, 1985.

Contemporary accounts paint a picture of a remarkable individual. Beyond his intelligence and athletic prowess in wrestling, football, and broad jumping, Hale was described as kind, gentle, religious, and exceptionally good-looking. With fair skin, light blue eyes, and hair, he stood just under six feet tall, captivating both men and women alike. His presence and character earned him the admiration and affection of all who knew him, and it was said that all the girls in New Haven were enamored by him.

yarbs.net

#nathan hale #american history #american revolution #conneticut #amrev #founding fathers #patriotisism

[knowltonsrangers]

i am so emo. every time I read issue twelve I just wanna cry. brb don’t mind me sobbing while writing happy “what if” fics because I distract myself from reality.

#sul posts #nathan hale #benjamin tallmadge #eeeeeeeeeeee

[zowiemortem]

22 Sept 1776: American #hero Nathan #Hale is hanged by #British for #spying during the American Revolution. He is probably most famous for his quote: "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

#nathan hale #my art #dark art #digital art #american revolution #otd #american history #history

[turnwashingtonsbaddies]

apparently hale was popular with the ladies sooo….

well, we do know that he was hung- *i am shot and killed by a continental rifleman*

#turn amc #nathan hale #IM SORRY #the joke was right there i couldnt help myself

[breezesofoctober]

I SAW NATHAN HALE STATUE IN MY COLLEGE TOWN AND ITS THE HOT ONE THIS IS NOT A DRILL

MEOWWWWWWWWW

#nathan hale #random ramblings #I literally saw him on the way to CVS in an Uber #I am still hungover

[yr-martyr]

🎶I know what is coming/I’m not a fool entire/you’ll bury me beneath the tree I climbed in as a child🎶

#art #drawing #Nathan hale #ben tallmadge #halemadge #amerv #amrev fandom #amrev art

[defiant-art]

my first fanart for The Mighty Bite by Nathan Hale!! Opabinia my fav, and a Trilobite bookmark :3

#the mighty bite #opabinia #trilobite #nathan hale #art #my art #fanart #drawing #traditional art #artists on tumblr

[deadbeatescape]

Oh my god

#nhht #nathan hale’s hazardous tales #nathan hale's hazardous tales #nathan hale #hangman

[mollafer]

"The Birth of American Intelligence Operations" by Marc Wolfe

BEHOLD! Another amazing work of art I have been recently introduced to!

This scene portrays the final meeting of Nathan Hale and George Washington as they planned the mission Hale would ultimately be killed during. Being an MI officer, we train so that moments like these never happen again. Every decision we make, we keep the soldiers in mind who will be out there risking their lives for us. I know Ben Tallmadge felt this same duty, as he not only lost a fellow MI officer, but his best friend that day.

I received this painting as a gift for my recent graduation from Military Intelligence School in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. And along with this painting came a certificate of authenticity with a little history of the origin of this painting, which I will include below the cut :)

During the Revolutionary War, General George Washington, Commander in Chief of the United States Continental Army wrote, "The necessity of procuring good intelligence is apparent and need not be further urged..." Military Intelligence has since been an important part of Army operations in each of the nation's conflicts.

This scene depicts the planning for one of the first known U.S. Army intelligence missions. In September 1776, General George Washington, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Knowlton, and Captain Nathan Hale met at Army headquarters in New York City to finalize the plan for CPT Hale's covert mission to Long Island to ascertain British Army movements and intentions.

Following the July 4th, 1776, U.S. Declaration of Independence, the New York campaign was critical to the newborn republic. After defeat at the Battle of Long Island in late August, General Washington needed to determine the location of a British invasion of Manhattan Island and one method to do so was to send a spy behind enemy lines. CPT Nathan Hale was the sole volunteer for this important but dangerous mission.

On September 1, 1776, General Washington organized "Knowlton's Rangers," the first Continental Army unit dedicated to tactical reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. During the Boston Campaign, LTC Knowlton served courageously at the battle of Bunker Hill and led the successful raid on Charlestown to capture British soldiers for questioning. Subsequently on September 16, 1776, during the Battle of Harlem Heights, LTC Knowlton commanded the reconnaissance force that found, engaged, and repulsed the initial British advance. After rejoining the fight later that day, LTC Knowlton was killed in action bravely leading his regiment in the American victory. The loss of this experienced, dynamic, and able leader impacted the young Continental Army. For his gallant exploits, leadership, and command of the first U.S. Army unit designed for intelligence operations, the MI Corps designated LTC Knowlton as its "MI Hero" in 1995. The Knowlton Award recognizes distinguished professionals who contribute significantly to the promotion of Army intelligence.

From Knowlton's Regiment, CPT Nathan Hale stepped forward to conduct intelligence missions against British forces on Long Island, ultimately giving his life for his country. A 21-year-old Yale College graduate and teacher, Nathan Hale had not seen action in the Boston or Long Island Campaigns and felt compelled to contribute to the Continental Army he had joined a year earlier. He saw this mission as a crucial opportunity to serve the patriotic cause. Thus, Nathan Hale dutifully volunteered to collect information against the British Army. According to a subordinate, CPT Hale met with General Washington on two occasions prior to departing. This scene portrays the final meeting.

Dressed in the guise of a school teacher, Nathan Hale crossed Long Island Sound from Connecticut and began his mission. After the British captured New York City, it was set ablaze under suspicious circumstances after midnight on September 21. The British immediately began to arrest local civilians for questioning. Nathan Hale was detained, found to have notes on the British Army, and immediately charged as a spy. According to the standards of the time, undercover spies were hanged as illegal combatants. Without a trial, Nathan Hale was executed on September 22, 1776. His last words were believed to be, "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country." Nathan Hale was the first American executed for conducting intelligence operations.

General George Washington's use and staunch advocacy of intelligence operations coupled with the distinguished service and sacrifice of LTC Knowlton and CPT Nathan Hale serve as a constant reminder to all MI Corps Soldiers of our significant heritage as well as the hazards of the Military Intelligence profession.

#nathan hale #george washington #benjamin tallmadge #ben tallmadge #turn #turn amc #turn: washington's spies #american history #seth numrich #american revolution #america #military intelligence #us army #military #soldiers #marc wolfe #thomas knowlton #amrev #revolutionary war #revolutionary war spycraft #history

[culperscomet]

Me when I remember I can edit and I’ve decided to make it everyone’s problem

That one deleted scene between Ben and Washington is actually pure evil. The whole “And what would the tories call your friend Woodhull if they catch him” “The same thing they called my friend Nathan Hale”. OH GOD THEY WERE SO SICK FOR THAT

But then I started spiraling the more I thought about the comparison between Hale and Woodhull. Because OH MY GOD. Genuinely it’s sickening. The Culper Ring in general was made the way it was almost directly in response to Hale’s failure of a mission. Comparing both real life and the portrayal of it in the show, Ben is actually a huge factor in both of them taking part in the rebellion in some way or another. But then you get more into the few points in the show that actually compare Abe to Hale, specifically the time Abe is in prison (I used that part in the edit) with that one dude saying “Please tell me you’re some sort of Nathan Hale”. The moment is brushed aside almost immediately but it’s still there.

Go on to the end of season three with Trial and Execution. While most just compare Andre to Hale during his trial, there is also the comparison between Hale and Abe that is briefly brought up by the characters in the show. I don’t think you all realize how we were all saved by NOT having any of the other characters find out Abe was almost hanged for treason. Forever grateful because I know I would never have recovered from that.

Anyways unlike the last edit, this was all my doing so all hate and grievances can be directed towards me. I will start maniacally laughing

#am i making you feel sick #YES #yes you are #turn washington's spies #turn amc #nathan hale #abraham woodhull #benjamin tallmadge #edit time of five hours #i got called a sadist and i wholeheartedly agree #this wouldve done numbers in 2019

[lasangnana]

Literally noone:

Me crawling out of the darkness to slide you a note that reads only 5 simple words: Hayden Christensen as Nathan Hale

#it itches the brain just right #nathan hale #amrev #american revolution #turn: washington's spies #turn amc #sacred fancast #benjamin tallmadge #ben tallmadge