John Kinsel Sr. was one of the last surviving Navajo code talkers, whose contributions in World War II helped secure U.S. military communications.
Kinsel helped create the Navajo code, which remained unbroken by enemy forces and was crucial during major battles like Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
For decades, Kinsel's military service remained a secret even from the Navajo nation itself, a testament to the importance of the code talkers' mission.
The declassification of the code talkers project in 1968 allowed Kinsel and his comrades to receive recognition for their vital role in America's victory.
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