Navajo Code Talker, Chester Nez, to Get College Degree After 60 Years

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In the spring of 1952, Chester Nez had to abandon his studies at the University of Kansas because his GI Bill funding ran out. Now, at 91, Nez-the last surviving original World War II Navajo Code Talker-will be honored with…read more

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