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Navajo Code Talkers to present colors for Democrats
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Filed Under: Politics

The Navajo Code Talkers will present the colors on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention next week.

Using the Navajo language, the Code Talkers developed an unbreakable code during World War II. They have been recognized with Congressional medals for their service.

The Navajo Code Talkers Association will present the colors on Monday, August 25, at the convention.

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