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NewsOctober 27, 2002

LEWISTON, Idaho -- A day of remembrance is being planned to commemorate the journey of four Nez Perce men who traveled thousands of miles in 1831 to learn more about Christianity and its culture. The remains of two of the men were located a year ago in a St. Louis mass grave, and a large granite monument will be dedicated there on March 29, officials said...

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LEWISTON, Idaho -- A day of remembrance is being planned to commemorate the journey of four Nez Perce men who traveled thousands of miles in 1831 to learn more about Christianity and its culture.

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The remains of two of the men were located a year ago in a St. Louis mass grave, and a large granite monument will be dedicated there on March 29, officials said.

The ceremony, to be held in Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, will feature speakers, pipe and missing rider ceremonies.

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