Navajo Code Talkers, 1943 | Records of Rights

The Navajo were not the first American Indians to serve as code talkers. During World War I, the Choctaw and members of other American Indian tribes transmitted secret messages in their native languages.

Navajo Code Talkers 1943

The Navajo Code Talkers used their language as the basis for secret communications in World War II. Their service has been widely regarded as integral to the success of many battles.

National Archives, Records of the U.S. Marine Corps