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
I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated. – 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
I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated. – Chief Joseph
It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises. – Chief Joseph