Chief Joseph
Nez Perce
Photograph by Edward S. Curtis
Copyright 1903

(c. 1832-1904) Hinmaton Yalatkit, Nez Perce.
Chief Joseph was a peace-minded, eloquent
political leader and acclaimed military genius.
In 1877 he led 750 of his people in a 1300-mile
retreat, defeating the U.S. Army in 7 major battles
before surrendering to General Nelson Miles within
40 miles of the Canadian border's sanctuary, where
he hoped to join Sitting Bull's band.

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