Chief Joseph 204
204 JOSEPH, (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.
Photograph by Edward S. Curtis, 1903
Size: 4.25" x 6.0"
