Monday, October 5
History Event of the Day
On This Day
Chief Joseph Surrenders
October 5, 1877
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce surrendered, ending a legendary 1,000-mile retreat from U.S. forces.
The full story
After a grueling three-month journey toward the Canadian border, Chief Joseph surrendered to General Nelson A. Miles in the Bear Paw Mountains of Montana. His poignant speech, declaring he would 'fight no more forever,' marked the end of the Nez Perce resistance against forced relocation by the U.S. government.