Choctaw Code-Talkers in World War I Flashcard

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When did the Choctaw Code Talkers receive their medals of honor as promised by the US Army?

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They never received them.

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Who were the original Code-Talkers in World War I?

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Choctaw

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What was unique about the Choctaw language during World War I?

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It was never translated by the German Army.

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How many Choctaw Code-Talkers were documented during World War I?

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18

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Who was the commander of the 142nd Infantry during the Choctaw Code-Talkers' operations?

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Colonel A. W. Bloor

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What did the Choctaw Code-Talkers use to prevent leaks of information?

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Choctaw language

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What was the outcome of using the Choctaw language for communication?

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It was a resounding success.

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In 1989, what country recognized the Choctaw Code Talkers for their important role in WW1?

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France

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What highest honor did the Choctaw Nation receive from the French government in 1989 for the code talkers role in WW1?

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Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite

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When were the Choctaw Nation Medals of Valor presented to the families of the original code-talkers by the Choctaw Nation?

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1986