American Legends Quotes

“inscription are the words, "Here insert Joseph's reply to the demand for surrender" After Chief Joseph had delivered his speech, he surrendered his rifle to General Miles and shook hands with General Howard, vowing to peacefully surrender. The band had traveled nearly 1,500-mile journey across four modern states, fought about 2,000 American soldiers in 18 separate fighting engagements, and had still managed to remain cohesive and defiant. Though Chief Joseph had not been integral in the fighting”
― Charles River Editors, American Legends: The Life of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce