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Box 29

 Container

Contains 1 Result:

July 9-10, 1971

 File — Box: 29, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Series: During World War II, Navajo Indians were recruited by the United States Marines to be part of communication operations in the South Pacific. The Navajos sent and received messages in their native language, effectively blocking Japanese intelligence and furthering American efforts in the war. In 1971, on July 9 and 10, the "Code Talkers" had a reunion celebration during which they were honored by the Marine Corps. Attending the celebration was Crampton, who photographed the event along with...
Dates: 1850-1990