cold,tired and hungry.
Chief Joseph was forced to surrender or face extinction. The US Policy at the time was to kill all 'Indians' that could claim land and who would not surrender, Chief Joseph and his tribe owned around 42,874 square miles of land (the same size as the State of Virginia) that the United States wanted, at all costs.
Chief Joseph was the leader of the Nez Perce tribe, and his people primarily fought against the United States government during the Nez Perce War of 1877. The conflict arose over the U.S. government's attempts to force the Nez Perce onto a reservation in Idaho, which led to a series of battles as Chief Joseph sought to lead his people to safety in Canada. The Nez Perce faced overwhelming military force, ultimately resulting in their surrender after a long and arduous retreat.
Chief Joseph surrendered in October 1877 after a long and arduous retreat of the Nez Perce tribe, who were trying to escape to Canada to avoid being forced onto a reservation. After a series of battles and dwindling supplies, he realized that further resistance would lead to more suffering and loss of life for his people. In his surrender speech, he expressed deep sorrow for the hardships faced by his tribe and his desire for peace, indicating that he could no longer lead them in a fight against overwhelming odds. His decision was ultimately a reflection of his commitment to the welfare of his people.
Chief Joseph
From Atlanta to Savannah, and after a pause, up through the Carolinas, until taking the surrender of Joseph E. Johnston.
because he was a chief
he was crazy
Chief Joseph was forced to surrender or face extinction. The US Policy at the time was to kill all 'Indians' that could claim land and who would not surrender, Chief Joseph and his tribe owned around 42,874 square miles of land (the same size as the State of Virginia) that the United States wanted, at all costs.
April 22 1867, he go on his knees and sucked and dis peanuts
April 22 1867, he go on his knees and sucked and dis peanuts
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce tribe tried to lead his people to Canada for safety. They were just forty miles from the Canadian Village when they were captured by the Army. Despondent and worried about his people he made the famous surrender speech. The last line of it is actually "From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever"
Resistance was hoopeless Resistance was simply too impossibly hopeless for them.
I want to have time to look for my children and see how many of them I can find. Maybe I shall find them among the dead.
Chief Joseph, a leader of the Nez Perce tribe, believed in maintaining peace and honoring the land. He advocated for the rights and autonomy of his people, resisting forced relocation and seeking a peaceful coexistence with settlers. Chief Joseph's famous surrender speech, "From where the sun stands, I will fight no more forever," reflects his commitment to peace and understanding.
Chief Joseph
Chief Joseph the Younger
chief Joseph the younger of the nez perce