Navajo Code Talkers Vanish From Military Websites After Trump’s DEI Order
The disappearance of information about the Navajo Code Talkers from military websites following a Trump administration executive order on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a deeply disturbing development. It suggests a deliberate attempt to rewrite history, erasing the contributions of a minority group crucial to a significant American military victory. The implication is that if a group’s achievements don’t align with a specific, narrow narrative, their story is simply erased, making it appear as though only white men were vital to the war effort.
This action is not just an oversight; it’s a blatant act of racism. To remove the Navajo Code Talkers’ story from official military websites is to deny their invaluable contributions to the Allied victory in the Pacific Theater during World War II.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood