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Navajo Code Talkers: Unsung Heroes of WWII | Richmond News
In a secret WWII triumph, over 400 Navajo Code Talkers used their native language to send unbreakable battlefield messages, turning the tide in the Pacific and saving countless lives. Their heroism remained hidden for decades until Reagan honored them in 1982 — a recognition long fought for by veterans and advocates. Despite being silenced in boarding schools for speaking their language, these men answered the call with courage and pride. Recently, a Defense Department error that briefly erased their tribute sparked renewed efforts to preserve their legacy, including a planned museum in…
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