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Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce

Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce

Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce was the chief of the Wal-lam-wat-kain (Wallowa) band of Nez Perce Indians during General Oliver O. Howard's attempt to forcibly remove his band and the other "non-treaty" Indians to a reservation in Idaho. For his principled resistance to the removal, he became renowned as a humanitarian and peacemaker.

  • Nationality: Indian
  • Birth Date: 3 Mar 1840
  • Death Date: 21 Sept 1904
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The Surrender of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce, Montana Territory, October 5, 1877 Chief Joseph's Own Story
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce surrenders to General Nelson A. Miles in October of 1877.