By making this speech, Chief Joseph was surrendering the fight. In his statement, he expresses his exhaustion and sorrow over the continued conflict and the suffering of his people, culminating in his declaration that he will "fight no more forever."
This statement was made by Chief Joseph in 1877.
I am tired of fighting. Our chiefs are killed. . . .
It is cold, and we have no blankets. The little children are freezing to death. My people, some of them, have run away to the hills, and have no blankets, no food. . . .
Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad.
From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever.
–Chief Joseph, 1877
By making this speech, Chief Joseph was
surrendering the fight.
regrouping for the winter.
negotiating a treaty.
agreeing to live on a reservation.
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