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.
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"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 #warpeace
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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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Chief Joseph was a Leader from United States (1840–1904).
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This quote is attributed to Chief Joseph, a Leader from United States.
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Chief Joseph lived from 1840 – 1904.
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