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 An animal’s journey from grief to love shows how much humans need each other, too. Meet Harvard’s 2026 Student Commencement Speakers Two undergraduates and a Ph.D. candidate will address the graduating class on May 28. There’s a growing movement to curb light pollution. It starts on your front porch. Explore More From Current Issue Harvard History Until the 1950s, professionals cleaned up after students in the dorms. Architecture & Design In a sea of red brick, the Science Center and Peabody Terrace make their mark. Commencement Conan O’Brien headlines a star-studded cast