PBS Specials: True Whispers: The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers
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PBS Specials: True Whispers: The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers
Exploring the personal and heartfelt story of the Navajo Code Talkers, this program tells the stories of the young Navajo men recruited from harsh government boarding schools into the Marines during World War II. From 1942-1945, the Code Talkers devised an unbreakable code in their native language and transmitted vital messages in the midst of combat against the Japanese.
Hulu | June 5, 2009
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