The Navajo Code Talkers Who Changed History | Los Angeles News

Four hundred Navajo Code Talkers used their unbreakable language to turn the tide in WWII—saving countless lives. At 101, Thomas H. Begay, one of only two surviving Code Talkers, still stands as a living legend. Born speaking Navajo, he later learned English, served again in Korea as a paratrooper, and kept his wartime heroics secret for decades. Only in 1982 did President Reagan officially recognize their sacrifice with a national day. Yet, no museum honors them—though one is planned for New Mexico. Their legacy? A silent war fought in words, finally heard. 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/17bc6f0704acf875 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews