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March 19, 2021 by Monroe County Museum

Navajo Code Talkers

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When:
September 11, 2021 @ 1:30 pm
2021-09-11T13:30:00-05:00
2021-09-11T13:45:00-05:00
Where:
History Museum of Monroe County’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery
724 Elaine Dr
Waterloo
IL 62298

“Navajo Code Talkers” presented by Lola DeGroff.
The government would not let the Navajo speak their native language in school. Yet, nearly 450 of those Navajo Indians helped the Allies win World War II! Join us to learn more about the special contributions these Navajo Indians made to America!

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