Chief Joseph

I know that my race must change.

change

Chief Joseph

I pressed my father's hand and told him I would protect his grave with my life. My father smiled and passed away to the spirit land.

dad

Chief Joseph

My father... had sharper eyes than the rest of our people.

dad

Chief Joseph

It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises.

good

Chief Joseph

I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated.

government

Chief Joseph

I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people.

great

Chief Joseph

All men were made by the Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers.

great

Chief Joseph

General Howard informed me, in a haughty spirit, that he would give my people 30 days to go back home, collect all their stock, and move onto the reservation.

home

Chief Joseph

I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people.

hope