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Many will remember, and a few readers may have been saved by, the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII.
During WWII the Japanese seemed capable of breaking virtually every “secret code” developed by the US military. By breaking those codes the Japanese military forces were able to intercept and decipher most of the messages sent between the US forces. With this information the US became easy prey for the enemy.
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A group of 30 or more Navajo soldiers then created a secret code talk, based on their native language, that was unbreakable by the Japanese. These Code Talkers were responsible for saving the lives of many American soldiers. This secret code allowed safe transmission of military information among the US troops. By the end of the War more than 400 Navajo soldiers were involved as Code Talkers. The Code Talkers are now given credit for saving the lives of thousands of US soldiers. www.navajocodetalkers.org
A small, but impressive, park under the Window Rock, is dedicated to the Code Talkers and their important contributions to the safety of US troops during the latter stages of WWII. Unfortunately, many of the Code Talkers did not receive adequate recognition for their contributions because the Navajo code was kept a secret from the world until the 1960s..jpg)
The statue in the Window Rock Park is a tribute to the many members of the Code Talkers who were from the surrounding Navajo reservation. The large, circular Window overlooks the sculpture and a monument dedicated to those Navajo soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Incidentally, a few miles north, at Ft. Defiance, there is a Navajo cemetery located along the highway. American flags were flying over most grave sites on the blustery day as I drove past.
The Window Rock is an attractive feature of the small town. On a favorable day one may enjoy a picnic or moment of spiritual quiet in the little park next to the Tribal offices. On the day that I ventured through Window Rock someone had left the Window open and the high and forceful winds were very rough on my RV main, large awning, forcing me to park in a local supermarket lot for about 5 hours until the winds decreased.
Come, stop and be thankful at the Code Talkers memorial.
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