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Chief Joseph of the Negperces
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CR-18-CHIEF JOSEPH
(Hin-Mah-too-yah-lot-kecht)
WALLOWA, ORE. – (Land of Winding Water)
Born 1840
Died September 21, 1904
Chief Joseph, credited with being the greatest
military chieftain in American history. No other
leader, who without source of supplies, guns, and
ammunition-fought 18 major and minor engage-
ments in 3/2 months covering over 1,500 miles
of rough territory, with more than half his tribe
composed of non-combatants. In every battle ex-
cept two, his fighting force was outnumbered
from two to four times. Surrendered Oct. 5th,
1877.
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