Scope: Code Talkers

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What did Navajo soldiers improve for U.S. forces during World War II?

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Communication.

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What is a legacy?

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A legacy is the long-lasting impact of someone's actions.

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What is one significant contribution of the code talkers in World War II?

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Code talkers helped America and its allies win World War II.

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Why was Diné chosen as a language for secret communication?

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The language was hard to break.

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Where can readers find information about why Diné speakers were punished for speaking their language?

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In the section 'Painful History.'

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What was the role of code talkers in the military?

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They used their native language to create a secret code for communication.

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Who awarded gold medals to the code talkers in 2001?

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President George W. Bush.

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What does the term 'code talkers' refer to?

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Navajo soldiers who used their language to communicate secretly during World War II.

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What impact did the code talkers have on Native American pride?

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Their work during the war contributed to a sense of pride among Native people.

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What was one challenge faced by Navajo soldiers during their training?

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Basic training was often likened to a game.