November 1, 2003 Buckskin Diplomacy The objects Lewis and Clark acquired in negotiations with Indian nations have much to say. by Christopher Reed From The November-December 2003 Issue Published in the November-December 2003 print issue in the Features section. Read more articles by Christopher Reed Most popular To Promote Healthy Habits in Patients, Start With the Doctors Why Harvard Medical School is training physicians to think more like coaches How Philosophy at Harvard Saved Itself As humanities shrink across higher education, one department is flourishing. Is its success a fluke, or a roadmap? Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. Explore More From Current Issue Undergraduate Column Can the College do more to prepare students for the real world? Check back soon to take our survey! University News The professor and former Harvard College dean is the next president of Harvard Magazine’s Board of Directors