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TAM Lecture Series #10 - The Navajo Code Talkers with Jack Lasseter

  • April 24, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Tucson Auto Museum

    4825 North Sabino Canyon Road
    Tucson, Arizona 85750
Ticket Price $27.38 Register Now
Description

This powerful lecture tells the remarkable story of the Navajo Code Talkers during World War II, focusing on the experiences of Chester Nez, one of the original Code Talkers who served in the Pacific Theater. Like many young Navajo men of his generation, Nez volunteered to serve his country, motivated by a deep sense of duty, cultural pride, and the desire to honor his family—especially his father. Facing skepticism and secrecy, the Navajo Code Talkers developed and used an unbreakable code based on the Navajo language, playing a critical role in securing Allied victories in some of the war’s most brutal battles. This is a stirring and deeply human story of patriotism, sacrifice, and cultural strength—one that honors the Navajo Code Talkers as true American heroes whose legacy must never be forgotten.

Date & Time

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Venue Details

Tucson Auto Museum

4825 North Sabino Canyon Road
Tucson, Arizona 85750 Tucson Auto Museum
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