It was a brilliant idea carried out by American Patriots. It might not work today, but it sure did then.

The proof of that is two terms in the White House.

How interesting! Was she able to relate any of her grandfather's experiences to you?

Having spent time on the Navajo reservation in AZ and also having lived in New Mexico, we were lucky enough to have met a former code talker. He was a gentle man, who did his service, but said he did not want to live in the big cities after the war, bur rather returned to the culture he knew. He loved this country, but valued family highly. The kids used to be able to get a GI Joe Code Talker doll, but kids can't play with war items anymore, not politically correct. We met another Navajo veteran in New Mexico who also returned to the stable ways of the canyons of New Mexico. I was impressed how both men spoke of their duty, but were so gentle at heart. It is sad the code talkers are now gone, but the children should be taught of their contributions. They deserve that, and so do the children.

Well said. That part of history showed what determination could accomplish. Without some PC org breathing down soldier's necks.

He really gets to the heart of the rampant ignorance of people. It's disgusting and disturbing. Those morons vote!

WWII was an amazing time, with amazing accomplishments.I have loved reading about it since a boy, perhaps inspired by my father who was disappointed in missing participation by a few years.

This one is another lesson in the value of diversity, and I don't mean hiring and not offending minorities in the workplace.

One of my favorite students was a granddaughter of one of the Code Talkers who was interviewed for the Windtalkers movie. They leave a fine legacy.

Despite the movie, despite anything on the History Channel, most young adults could not tell you which war even the Japanese were in.
I've seen enough of Watter's World to be convinced of that.

Agreed!!
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I saw that one. Amc had it on this week, probably in response to this.

So true. It should be taught in history classes.

An era has passed. Way cool dudes who served.

Nicholas Cage did a movie about the code talkers, called Windtalkers.

The History Channel also did a documentary about these WWII heroes.

God speed to the final survivor....

Sadly too few know of this history. While there was a degree of coercion there was much honor in what these men did.