Tag Archives: Navajo Nation

Last of original group of Navajo Code Talkers dies

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The final member of the original Navajo code talkers, the group of 28 Native Americans who played a crucial role for U.S. communications during World War II, has died.Chester Nez died Wednesday in...

Diane Humetewa Becomes First Female Native US Judge

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Diane Humetewa has made the grade by being appointed to the federal bench as a judge. She is the first female Native American judge to hold the prestigious office. The entire senate passed a...