Register 79 Seats Remaining

Talking in Code: The History of the Navajo Code Talkers

with the National Cryptologic Museum

Learn how the U.S. military took advantage of the unique languages of Native Americans to secure voice communications in both world wars.

The Navajo Code Talkers are famous for using their language to protect U.S. Marine Corps radio messages during World War II. But they weren’t the only, or even the first, Native Americans to do so. Learn how the U.S. military took advantage of the unique languages of Native Americans to secure voice communications in both world wars.

Registration is required and will close one hour before the program. This program will take place on Zoom and the link to the program will be sent by CCPL staff one hour prior to the event. 

Be sure to check your Spam/Junk folder if you haven't received the event login information 45 mins prior to the event start in your Inbox. If you did not receive an email at all, please contact the Potomac Branch at 301-375-7375 or email potomacref@ccplonline.org. 

About the Presenter: The National Cryptologic Museum is NSA’s gateway to the public and educates visitors about the role of cryptology in shaping history. The NCM collects, preserves, and showcases unique cryptologic artifacts and shares the stories of the people, technology, and methods that have defined cryptologic history. You can find out more at their website.

The views expressed by presenters are their own, and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Charles County Public Library.

Upcoming events