Code Talker: The first and only memoir by one of the original Navajo code talkers of WWII

WOLFEBORO —  The Wright Museum will welcome author Judy Avila along with Latham Nez, grandson of Code Talker Chester Nez on Tuesday, Aug. 30. This is the 15th program of the Wright Museum’s 2022 Ron Goodgame and Donna Canney Education Series.

During World War II, the Japanese had managed to crack every code the United States used. But when the Marines turned to its Navajo recruits to develop and implement a secret military language, they created the only unbroken code in modern warfare — and helped assure victory for the United States over Japan in the South Pacific. One of those “Code Talkers” was Chester Nez. That was the English name he was assigned in kindergarten. 

Doors open at 6 p.m., the program begins at 7 p.m. at the Wright Museum’s DuQuoin Education Center, 77 Center St. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online at wrightmuseum.org/lecture-series or by calling 603-569-1212.

For more information about the 2022 Lecture Series, or museum, visit wrightmuseum.org.