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Nez Perce

June 18, 1846

The Senate ratified the Oregon country treaty by a vote of 41-14

1848

Oregon Territory

1853

Washington Territory

1855

Treaty of 1855

territorial governor Isaac I. Stevens met with representatives

  • Umatilla
  • Yakama
  • Nez Perce
  • Cayuse
  • Palouse.

1859

treaty is ratified by the US Senate

1877

the Nez Perce Flight of 1877

By First Squad

"First Squad" is the group of individuals who contribute to the education of "Lewis and Clark"

starting in Lewiston, Idaho, on the Snake River at Hells Gate State Park, traveling to the Ocean by way of water. Clarkston Washington for the Independence day celebration. Livingston Montana for canoe camp and preparations to travel east to Saint Louis Missouri. Finally in Washington D.C. for Memorial Day to report to Thomas Jefferson.