The U.S. Department of Defense has removed several articles about Navajo Code Talkers from its websites. These articles, which celebrated the Navajo Code Talkers' vital role in securing victories in the Pacific Theater during World War II, were deleted after a 2017 executive order ended federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Other Indigenous American contributions, including profiles of Native veterans and stories about Native American women in the military, have also disappeared. While the U.S. Marines have retained some pages, the removals raise concerns about erasing significant military history.
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