Navajo Code Talkers: Secret Warriors of WWII | Dover News

In a stunning feat of ingenuity and courage, Navajo Code Talkers used their native language to send thousands of unbreakable messages during WWII, turning their silenced heritage into a vital weapon that helped win key Pacific battles. Secretly recruited by the U.S. Marines, these men—many of whom had been punished for speaking their language in boarding schools—became unsung heroes whose code saved countless lives. Their legacy was finally honored in 1982 when Reagan declared Navajo Code Talkers Day, after years of advocacy. Recently, a Pentagon error nearly erased their story online, but the mistake was corrected after tribal outcry. A new museum in Farmington, New Mexico, is set to preserve their legacy. Only two original Code Talkers remain, including 101-year-old Thomas H. Begay, who’ll attend a ceremony in Phoenix—proof that their bravery and patriotism still echo today. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cf53a1c3b7a22b6a