[Milsurplus] which recognizes Aug. 14 as Navajo Code Talkers’ Day.

[Ed Sharpe Archivist for SMECC via Milsurplus]

Arizona designates  Aug. 14 as  Navajo Code Talkers’ Day 
Glendale Daily Planet// ---STATE  CAPITOL, PHOENIX (July. 16, 2015) – 
Speaker of the House Andy Tobin welcomed six  Navajo Code Talkers and their 
families to the chamber Wednesday, July 16, 2015,  following a ceremonial bill 
signing with Governor Brewer, which recognizes Aug.  14 as Navajo Code Talkers’
 Day. 
“The bravery, patriotism and brilliance of  the Navajo Code Talkers will 
remain a point of pride for Arizona and our nation  for all time,” said 
Speaker Tobin. “The efforts of these men saved the lives of  many.” 
During World War II, 29 Navajo recruits  developed an unbreakable code that 
was used to communicate information vital to  battlefield commanders, 
particularly in the Pacific theater. The Code Talkers  then used the code to rely 
commands particularly from ship to shore. The code  was never broker and 
was not declassified until 1968. 
Navajo Code talkers Peter MacDonald,  George James, George Willie, Bahe 
Ketchum, Joe Kellwood and Dan Akee visited the  House after the signing 
ceremony. Roy Hawthorne who attended the signing  ceremony was unable to take the 
tour.  
Rep. Jamescita Peshlakai, D-Cameron (Dist.  07) and Sen. Carlyle Begay, 
D-Ganado (Dist. 07) also attended the ceremony and  visit to the House. 
Senate Bill 1099 designates Aug. 14 as  Navajo Code Talkers’ Day.