of Monmouth (1778). 13- NATHAN HALE (1755-1776): American spy: “I only regret that I have but only one life to lose for my country”. 14- JOHN PAUL JONES (1747-1792): American navy captain: “I have not yet begun to fight”. 15- BETSY ROSS (1752-1836): The flag. 16- CRISPUS ATTUCKS (1723 1770): The Boston Massacre.