In 1877 the Nez Perce tribe was ordered to move from their homeland to the Lapwai reservation. With a tense situation on their hands leading to war, they decided to fight and make a stand. This is the incredible story of the Nez Perce last stand and their leader Chief Joseph.

Chief Joseph's surrender speech:
"Tell General Howard I know his heart. What he told me before I have in my heart. I am tired of fighting. Our chiefs are killed. Looking Glass is dead. Toohoolhoolzote is dead. The old men are all dead. It is the young men who say yes or no. He who led the young men is dead. 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; no one knows where they are—perhaps freezing to death. I want to have time to look for my children and see how many I can find. Maybe I shall find them among the dead. 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."

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Narration: Dean T. Moody
Song used: Unheard Music Concepts - Dakota

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