My father was the first to see through the schemes of the white man. Chief Joseph fathermanscheme Change image and share on social
War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war. Chief Joseph avoidwar Change image and share on social
We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that then we could have peace. We were mistaken. The white man would not let us alone. Chief Joseph countrygiveman Change image and share on social
I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition. Chief Joseph ammunitionbuylearn 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
A chief called Lawyer, because he was a great talker, took the lead in the council, and sold nearly all the Nez Perce country. Chief Joseph callchiefcouncil Change image and share on social
When my young men began the killing, my heart was hurt. Chief Joseph beginhearthurt Change image and share on social
