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Mossback's Northwest

Chief Joseph in Seattle

True tales from the most interesting place on earth.

Chief Joseph in Seattle

Season 6 Episode 6 | 7m 16s | CC

In 1903, Chief Joseph made a visit to Seattle at the request of his friend University of Washington professor Edmond Meany. The trip included a tour of Seattle, an epic UW football game, an iconic photograph taken by Edward Curtis and a plea to be allowed to return to his ancestral lands.

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