08/14/2026
Each year, the Navajo Code Talker statue watches over Wesley Bolin plaza across from the Arizona State Capitol during Donate Life Day at the Capitol.
Navajo Code Talkers were Native American Marines who used the Navajo language, Diné Bizaad, to create an unbreakable code during World War II.
This code securely transmitted vital military messages, and it was never broken by enemy forces. Their work played a crucial role in U.S. victories, including at Iwo Jima, and remained classified until 1968.
Navajo Code Talkers Day, Aug. 14 every year, highlights the importance of inclusion, especially the power of bilingualism and cultural diversity, in strengthening our nation and securing its future.