Dan Boren in 2014 Oklahoma Governor's race

On Civil Rights: Code Talker Recognition Act: recognize WWII Native Americans

The Cherokee Nation and Comanche Nation are among more than 30 tribes receiving a Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony Wednesday to honor Native American Code Talkers. Representatives from 33 tribes across the country will be on hand at the US Capitol for the ceremony. Congress passed an act in 2008 recognizing the work of the Code Talkers who used their native language to pass messages to confuse the enemy during World Wars I and II. Each tribe will be presented with a gold medal.

"Native Americans who served as code talkers during World War I and II are true American heroes whose ingenuity helped propel the Allied forces to victory and saved countless lives in the process," said Sen. Jim Inhofe. "These awards recognize that dedicated service. After nearly a decade of working to secure the gold medal award, in 2008, Congressman Dan Boren and I were finally able to see the Code Talkers Recognition Act enacted, and I am proud this long awaited ceremony has finally occurred."

Source: The Claremore Daily Progress on 2014 Oklahoma Governor race Nov 20, 2013

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