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Navajo Code Talkers
United States Marine Corps - World War II
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January 23, 2010 | |
| | | 1. Navajo Code Talkers Memorial Plaque | | |
Inscription.
"Were it not for the Navajos, the Marines would never have taken Iwo Jima"
Major Howard Connor, USMC 5th Marine Division
Signal Officer
In recognition of the Navajo Code Talkers who
distinguished themselves in developing a Navajo
language code - the only unbreakable code in
modern military history. As members of the United
States Marine Corps these young Navajo men
performed a unique and exemplary military service
that saved countless lives and hastened the end of
World War II in the Pacific theater. This memorial is a tribute to the renowned contributions the Navajo
Code Talkers made to the success of the Unites States
military forces during World War II and honor these
remarkable individuals for their valor and patriotism
Dedicated this twenty-eighth day of February 2008.
HB2104, "Navajo Code Talker Memorial", sponsored
by Sylvia Laughter in 2003. Monument dedicated to
Jeffrey Smith Groscost, who as Speaker of the House
of Representatives championed the cause of the
Navajo Code Talkers. Speaker Groscost passed away
before the completion of this project.
Navajo Code Talker Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Board of Directors
Honorable Jeff Groscost, Chairman, 2004 - 2006
Honorable Sylvia Laughter, Founder and
Co-Chairperson, 2004 - 2006
Honorable Peter MacDonald, Sr. Chairman 2007
Honorable Joe Hart, Vice Chairman, 2007
Arizona Public Service
Salt River Project
Oreland | | | | 
January 23, 2010 | |
| | | 2. Navajo Code Talkers Statue | | Sculpture View from Northwest | | |
C. Joe, Sculptor
Arizona Chapter Associated General Contractors
Arizona Rock Products
Barnabas Kane, Architect
Erected 2008 by Navajo Code Talker Memorial Foundation, Arizona Public Servce and Arizona Chapter Assoc. General Contractors.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Markers Attached to Sculpture marker series.
Location. 33° 26.887′ N, 112° 5.702′ W. Marker is in Phoenix, Arizona, in Maricopa County. Marker can be reached from Adams Street. Click for map. Located in the Wesley Bolin Memorial Park, Arizona State Capital Concourse 15th Avenue between Adams and Jefferson Streets. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1600 West Adams, Phoenix AZ 85007, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arizona's Pioneer Women (a few steps from this marker); Jewish War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to Arizona Confederate Troops (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Albert Braun O.F.M. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Arizona Korean War Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); U.S.S. Arizona Signal Mast (about 400 feet away); Lt. Frank Luke, Jr. (about 400 feet away); Arizona’s Liberty Bell Monument (about 500 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Phoenix.
Also see . . . Native Words Native Warriors. National Museum of the American Indian Web Exhibit About Native American Code Talkers (Submitted on March 15, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona.)
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By Devon Hyeoma, January 23, 2010 | |
| | | 3. Navajo Code Talkers Statue | | View from the West | | |
Additional keywords. Navajo Nation, Navajo Code Talker, Iwo Jima, Pacific Theater |
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By Ibis Blas, January 23, 2010 | |
| | | 4. Navajo Code Talkers Memorial Sculpture | | View from the East | | |
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