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Chief Joseph is most famous for his principled resistance to the forced removal of his tribe, of Nez Perce native Americans, to a reservation in Idaho. As a result of his stance, he became widely renowned and famous as a peacemaker and as a humanitarian.

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Chief Joseph said the famous phrase, "I will fight no more forever." He was the leader of the Nez Perce and famous for his retreat away from Idaho and attempt to reach Sitting Bull in Canada.

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