Nez Perce: Chief Joseph

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Erick Gallegos
03.24.16
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Chief Joseph

Chief Joseph was a Nez Perce chief who did one of the most greatest retreats of military history. He tried to lead his men to Canada. Chief Joseph's life span was only 64 years from 1840-1904. He was born in the city of Wallowa Valley, Oregon and he sadly died in Colville Reservations, Washington.

Chief Joseph's was named after his father, Joseph the elder. Joseph the elder died in 1871, so chief Joseph had to take his father's role as leader. The band , white birds , attacked and killed many white people. In which caused chief Joseph to do what's considered one of the greatest retreats of military

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