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Navajo Code Talkers: Language as Legacy | Albany News
In a stunning feat of resilience and ingenuity, the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII used their native language to create an unbreakable code that turned the tide of battle — despite having been forbidden to speak it in boarding schools. Born from pressure to assimilate, these brave men became vital assets for U.S. Marines, with over 400 serving across combat zones and ships. Historian Dr. Zonnie Gorman is now working to correct the record, revealing how their story is deeply tied to the broader struggle of Native Americans against erasure. Their legacy isn’t just military triumph — it’s a…
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