Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir by One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII

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Lecture and book signing by author Judy Avila – Program is full, reservations are no longer being accepted.

During World War II, the Japanese had managed to crack every code the United States used. But when the Marines turned to its Navajo recruits to develop and implement a secret military language, they created the only unbroken code in modern warfare—and helped assure victory for the United States over Japan in the South Pacific. One of those “Code Talkers” was Chester Nez. That was the English name he was assigned in kindergarten. And in boarding school he was punished for speaking his native language, as the teachers sought to rid him of his culture and traditions. But discrimination didn’t stop Chester from defending his country after Pearl Harbor, for the Navajo have always been warriors, and his upbringing on a New Mexico reservation gave him the strength—both physical and mental—to excel as a marine.

After growing up in New York and New Hampshire, Avila has made New Mexico, with its wonderful diversity of cultures, her home. She worked as a social worker, an artist, an air traffic controller, and a computer consultant before finally discovering writing. As a storyteller, Avila hopes that her characters become fast friends with her reader.  Avila will be joined by Chester’s oldest grandson Latham Nez.

Books will be available to purchase.

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