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Joseph of the Nez Perces Leader of a Lost Cause
A tribute to Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce, likened to Robert E. Lee for military genius. The article reviews his 1877 retreat, battles against General Howard and Miles, surrender at Bear Paw, and the lasting injustice he and his people faced including relocation and death in 1904.
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Nez Perces
Elmo Scott Watson
Robert E. Lee
America
Lee
Joseph
Nol Yewuave
Oregon
Perce
Napoleon
Dhim
Chester Anders Fee
Wilson Erickson
New York
Nez Perce
Col. C. E. S. Wood
New World
Old Joseph
Wallowa Valley
Young Joseph
Lapwai
Idaho
Canada
White Bird
Wal-lait-its
Wallanus
Salmon River
Richard Divine
Divine
Wal Laitus
White Bird Canyon
Howard
Perry
Sturgis
Seventh Cavalry
Miles
Bear Paw Mountains
Montana
Looking Glass
Tu-hul-hil-sote
Akkut
Fort Leavenworth
Indian Territory
Northwest
Colville
Washington
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