Participation of Native Americans during WWII was a major factor in the Native Americans’ identity, how they saw their culture, history and themselves. Many Native Americans were subject to discrimination and marginalization before the war. This perception was changed by their involvement in the war as Code Talkers.
Code Talkers was a Native American group that trained in code-breaking to send secret messages to the battlefield using their native languages. They were able transmit sensitive messages safely and helped ensure successful military operations because their enemy did not understand their language.
Code Talkers played a key role in the War on Terror. They helped Native Americans to show their intelligence, courage, patriotism, and bravery. This helped counter prejudices and stereotypes that American society had about Native Americans at the time. This changed the perception of Native Americans by the American public. It also improved the status of Native Americans in politics and society.