Rob Picheta, writing at CNN, advises that only two Navajo Code Talkers remain alive. They want America to remember.

Thomas Begay and Peter MacDonald, the last two surviving Navajo Code Talkers, recount their experiences during World War II. Their unique role, using the Navajo language to send encrypted messages, proved invaluable to the US military. Despite their significant contributions, their legacy faces challenges, including the Pentagon’s deletion of webpages honoring their service and the ongoing struggle to establish a dedicated national museum.

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