Code Talkers

Begaye was one of hundreds of Navajos recruited to develop a miltary code based on their native language during World War II.

Alfred Newman served from 1943 to 1945, transmitting codes in his native tongue which prevented the Japanese from gleaning U.S. intelligence during World War II.

Navajo Code Talkers Day could return as a paid holiday for Navajo Nation – just in time for its celebration on Aug. 14.The Health, Education and Human…