Oct 10, 2008

Salem on History | Nez Perce War

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Series: American Indians Ready Reference
Categories: Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution
Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Native Americans, American Indians
Curriculum: American Civil War & Reconstruction Era (1856-1877), American Indian History
Geographical Location: Oregon, Montana, Idaho
Date: June 15-October 5, 1877

Article abstract: Chief Joseph, leader of the Wallamwatkins (Nez Perce tribe), led his people in retreat through Oregon, Idaho, and Montana almost 1,500 miles on one of the most remarkable and respected Indian war campaigns in U.S. history.

During the nineteenth century the Nez Perce occupied various areas of the Northwest, including Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. There were five separate groups, each under the leadership of an autonomous chief. One group occupied Oregon Territory in the Imnaha and Wallowa Valleys and was under the leadership Old Chief Joseph....

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Salem on History | Nez Perce War

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