What’s the history of the #Navajo Nation in the U.S.? Nearly 160 years after the Long Walk, the Navajo still struggle with the effects of its toxic legacy. CGTN’s Xu Dezhi talked to a historian on some forgotten stories about the Navajo. #history #tribe #American #CGTNAmerica | CGTN

During #WWII, Navajo code talkers used their unique, unbreakable language to protect American military communications -- a talent that was especially helpful during the Battle of #IwoJima and throughout the Pacific. On National Navajo Code Talker Day, we honor members of the Navajo Nation and all Native Americans whose vital roles in the war saved countless lives. #HonorThem #KnowYourMil | U.S. Department of War

1.6K views · 3.5K reactions | Today is Navajo Code Talkers Day. They played an important role in World War II by developing an unbreakable code using the Navajo language which helped secure communication during the battles on the Pacific. We had the pleasure to sit down with WWII Navajo Code Talker Thomas Begay who explained how the Code Talkers were trained. | American Veterans Center | Facebook