We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that then we could have peace. We were mistaken. The white man would not let us alone. (Chief Joseph)

We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that then we could have peace. We were mistaken. The white man would not let us alone.

Chief Joseph

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