The last Native American tribe to officially surrender was the Nez Perce, led by Chief Joseph. In 1877, after a long and arduous retreat from U.S. forces, Chief Joseph and his band of Nez Perce surrendered in Montana. His famous surrender speech emphasized a desire for peace and justice for his people. This marked the end of significant armed resistance by Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest.
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