National Navajo Code Talkers Day with the 77's Event Cache

Navajo Code Talkers Day, is celebrated every year on August 14. The day recognizes the contributions of Navajo marines during World War II.  Navajo marines encoded and transmitted messages using a complex Navajo language-based code during a time when secret communication was essential to win a war. The code was never broken by Japanese forces in the Pacific.

In 1942, the U.S. was fighting World War II in the Pacific and needed an unbreakable code to ensure the success of military operations. Philip Johnston, the son of a missionary who had grown up in the Navajo Nation, suggested using the Navajo language as a code. The U.S. government recruited over 400 Navajo men to serve during the war. In 1982, Navajo Code Talkers Day was established through a presidential proclamation by President Ronald Reagan.  On this day, celebrate the great American heroes and their service to the nation!

Join us at McDonalds, 2750  W 104th Ave, Federal Heights, CO, from 9AM to 10AM, Wednesday, August 14th,  for coffee, breakfast,  laughter, and geocaching camaraderie. Small TBs for discovery or moving on are always welcome.  McDonalds sells food and beverages for your consumption, but purchase is not required to attend. Come on out, we love to see new cachers and seasoned cachers.    All are welcome.