Eight milestones in American freedom—reframed through Indigenous sovereignty, treaties, and Native nations whose political traditions shaped U.S. liberty.
Tag: Navajo Code Talkers
Native American Cultures
Explore Native American cultures: the buffalo economy of the Plains, Lakota resistance in the Black Hills, Wounded Knee, and the Navajo Code Talkers’ unbreakable code.
Lori Piestewa
Explore the legacy of Lori Piestewa, the first Native American woman to die in combat, and the vital role of Navajo and other Native American code talkers in World War II.
More to History: Native American Solidarity at Alcatraz
Explore Native American solidarity at Alcatraz and the legacy of Navajo Code Talkers like Samuel Sandoval, whose unbreakable code helped win WWII.
Trail of Tears: The Indian Removal Act of 1830 and the Forced Removal of the Cherokee and Southeastern Nations
The Trail of Tears: how Andrew Jackson’s Indian Removal Act of 1830 forced the Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Chickasaw, and Seminole nations west.
Fleming Begaye Sr.: The Navajo Code Talker Whose Diné Language Stumped WWII Enemies
Fleming Begaye Sr., Navajo Code Talker, died in 2019 at 97. Explore his World War II service, the unbreakable Diné code, and its living legacy.
Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval and the Unbreakable Code
Explore the legacy of Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval and the unbreakable Diné code that helped secure Allied victory in the Pacific during World War II.
More to History: The Cherokee Woman Who Helped Win the Co…
Explore the inspiring stories of Mary Ross, Cherokee engineer, and the Navajo Code Talkers.
The Native American Origins of the Hula Hoop
Explore the surprising Native American origins of the Hula Hoop and the heroic legacy of Navajo Code Talkers. Factual, respectful, and in-depth.
How Native American Code Talkers Helped Win WWII
Discover how Native American Code Talkers used their sacred languages to create an unbreakable WWII code, from the Navajo to the Choctaw, and their enduring legacy.
How Native Americans Protected Alaska During WWII
Discover how 6,300 Alaska Natives formed the Alaska Territorial Guard and Navajo Code Talkers used their sacred language to help win WWII.
Maria Tallchief Becomes America’s First Prima Ballerina
Maria Tallchief, Osage Nation, became America’s first prima ballerina, breaking barriers and inspiring generations. Explore her life and legacy.