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“My wartime experiences developing a code that utilized the Navajo language taught how important our Navajo culture is to our country. For me that is the central lesson: that diverse cultures can make a country richer and stronger.”

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Chester Nez
Chester Nez

Chester Nez was a Navajo code talker during World War II, serving as a pivotal figure in the United States Marine Corps. Born on January 23, 1921, in New Mexico, he passed away on June 4, 2014. Nez's role in the war was instrumental in the creation and implementation of the Navajo code, which was crucial to the U.S. military's success. more

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