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January 23, 2010

Navajo Code Talkers Statue

SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER

1 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Phoenix, Central City — Navajo Code Talkers — United States Marine Corps - World War II —

"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 . . . — — Map (db m26823) HM

2 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Flagstaff — The Navajo Code Talkers —

The original thirty-two Code Talkers were organized to develop codes based on their native language which were used extensively during World War II. These and many other Native Americans served bravely throughout the Pacific and other combat zones. . . . — — Map (db m33344) HM

3 ► New Mexico, McKinley County, Gallup — Navajo Code Talkers — Departure — May 4, 1942 —

29 Marines prepare to depart during World War II — — Map (db m36558) HM

4 ► Arizona, Apache County, Window Rock — About the Navajo Code Talkers —

About the Navajo Code Talkers During World War II the Japanese possessed the ability to break almost any American military code. Over 400 Navajos, with 29 being the original Navajo Code Talkers, stepped forward and developed the most . . . — — Map (db m51537) HM