Our people could not talk with these white-faced men, but they used signs which all people understand. Chief Joseph facemanpeople Change image and share on social
Lawyer acted without authority from our band. He had no right to sell the Wallowa country. Chief Joseph actauthorityband Change image and share on social
Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow. Chief Joseph alikechancegive Change image and share on social
For a short time we lived quietly. But this could not last. White men had found gold in the mountains around the land of winding water. Chief Joseph findgoldland Change image and share on social
I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated. Chief Joseph governmentmantreat Change image and share on social
From where the sun now stands I will fight no more. Chief Joseph fightstandsun Change image and share on social
A man who would not love his father's grave is worse than a wild animal. Chief Joseph animalbadlyfather Change image and share on social
Let me be a free man - free to travel, free to stop, free to work. Chief Joseph freemanstop Change image and share on social
The white men told lies for each other. They drove off a great many of our cattle. Some branded our young cattle so they could claim them. Chief Joseph brandcattleclaim Change image and share on social
