Sunday, November 11, 2012

the original Choctaw code talkers

See the link for a photo of the original Choctaw code talkers.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=504843122867340&set=a.194724580545864.46567.107699875915002&type=1

From Facebook : The Pragmatic Progressive Page

I think this is important. Many Americans know the 'code talkers' from WWII to be Navajo (which many were and did a great service to this country), but the original code talkers were actually from the Choctaw tribe. Nineteen men, during WWI, helped turned the tide of the war. When they decided to implement the program again for WWII, the Navajo tribe was much larger and was able to provide more co
de talkers, thought many other tribes were also involved, including the Choctaw and the Comanche.

I always found it fascinating that these men and women, who live in a country that was taken from them and are often treated as second-class citizens, were still honorable enough to stand up and fight for the land they love. Reminds me of our minority, indegenous, gay and female soldiers of today. Choosing to serve the country they hope will one day see them as equals. That's true Patriotism. Happy Veterans Day. - vince

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