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Nez Perce National Historical Park
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![Original art work by Roy Anderson depicting Lewis and Clark meeting the Nez Perce for the first time. Original art work by Roy Anderson depicting Lewis and Clark meeting the Nez Perce for the first time.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081010063539im_/http://www.nps.gov/pwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/NEPE_NEPE_Lewis%20and%20Clark.jpg) |
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Did You Know?
In September of 1805 Lewis and Clark crossed into Nez Perce country. A debate ensued among the Nez Perce. Should they assist these strangers or attack them? A female Nez Perce elder, Wetxuuwíis (Wet-k'hoo-wees)urged her people to do them no harm. Her words were heeded; the expedition was welcomed.
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Last Updated: September 18, 2006 at 09:14 EST |