NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Office –– NIWC Atlantic celebrates National Navajo Code Talkers Day by showcasing Native American contributions to cryptography and STEM opportunities.
In honor of National Navajo Code Talkers Day on August 14, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic pays tribute to the legacy of the Navajo Code Talkers, whose ingenious use of their native language played a pivotal role in World War II.
This day of recognition, established by President Ronald Reagan in 1982 through Proclamation 4954, serves as a powerful reminder of the critical contributions made by Navajo and other Native American code talkers.