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 The Supreme Court Affirmative Action Rulings: An Analysis The underlying arguments project clashing worldviews of race and appropriate remedies. The retired government professor has been a rare conservative voice on campus for decades. The Emmy-winning journalist was a mainstay of political coverage at NBC for two decades. Explore More From Current Issue Museums & Collections Science and art capture the microscopic natural world. Commencement Conan O’Brien headlines a star-studded cast Architecture & Design In a sea of red brick, the Science Center and Peabody Terrace make their mark.