We damaged all the big guns we could, and carried away the powder and the lead. Chief Joseph bigcarrydamage Change image and share on social
When an Indian fights, he only shoots to kill. Chief Joseph fightindiankill Change image and share on social
We had good white friends who advised us against taking the war path. My friend and brother, Mr. Chapman, told us just how the war would end. Chief Joseph advisebrotherchapman Change image and share on social
I pressed my father's hand and told him I would protect his grave with my life. My father smiled and passed away to the spirit land. Chief Joseph fathergravehand Change image and share on social
Good words will not give me back my children. Chief Joseph backchildgive Change image and share on social
I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people. Chief Joseph chiefeargreat Change image and share on social
The Indian race are waiting and praying. Chief Joseph indianprayrace Change image and share on social
We gathered all the stock we could find, and made an attempt to move. We left many of our horses and cattle in Wallowa. We lost several hundred in crossing the river. Chief Joseph attemptcattlecross Change image and share on social
General Howard informed me, in a haughty spirit, that he would give my people 30 days to go back home, collect all their stock, and move onto the reservation. Chief Joseph backcollectday Change image and share on social
It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises. Chief Joseph breakgoodheart Change image and share on social
