Nez Perce, under white flag of truce, talking with United States soldiers.
Nez Perce, under white flag of truce, talking with United States soldiers.
After crossing the Bitterroot Mountains, the Nez Perce encountered a small band of United States soldiers, supported by settler volunteers, who had assembled to block the Nez Perce flight. The Nez Perce were allowed to continue in peace.