Everything Everywhere Daily · Thursday, September 24, 2026
After a battle at the Clearwater River where they faced overwhelming odds, the Nez Perce began an epic fighting retreat of nearly 1,200 miles. Chief Joseph was responsible for the safety of hundreds of children and the elderly, as well as thousands of horses, while being pursued by the US Army.
“Although the Nez Perce fought valiantly and held out for over a day, the chiefs knew the position was untenable.”
“It was the start of an epic fighting retreat that would carry them nearly 1,200 miles through some of the roughest wilderness on the continent.”
“Chief Joseph was now responsible for the safety of hundreds of children and the elderly, as well as thousands of horses, while being pursued by the US Army.”