the Navajo Code Talkers

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:awarded_by gptkb:award
gptkbp:code secure military communications
complex and difficult to decipher
included military terms
unwritten code
used everyday Navajo words
gptkbp:contributed_to Allied victory in the Pacific Theater
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspiration for future generations
influence on military strategy
symbol of Native American resilience
celebration of Navajo heritage
recognition of indigenous languages
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:Battle_of_Guadalcanal
gptkbp:historical_event Navajo Code Talkers Day
Navajo Code Talkers Memorial
Navajo Code Talkers Recognition Act
Navajo Code Talkers documentary release
Navajo Code Talkers reunion
gptkbp:historical_significance preservation of Native American culture
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Navajo Code Talkers
gptkbp:inspired films and documentaries
gptkbp:is_active_in gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:United_States_government
gptkbp:known_for developing a code based on the Navajo language
gptkbp:language gptkb:Navajo
gptkbp:members approximately 400
gptkbp:military_branch increased awareness of Native American contributions
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:John_Kinsel_Jr.
gptkb:Samuel_Sandoval
gptkb:Chester_Nez
gptkb:George_H._Kirk
Henry Bake
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:recruitment gptkb:Navajo_Nation
gptkbp:retirement_year educational outreach
speaking engagements
advocacy for Native American rights
participation in public events
gptkbp:training military communication
gptkbp:used_in various battles in the Pacific
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Congressional_Gold_Medal_of_Honorary_Citizenship
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3