How were the contributions of the Navajo Code Talkers treated by the U.S. military after the war?

The contributions of the Navajo Code Talkers were indeed largely unrecognized and their efforts remained classified for many years after World War II. The use of the Navajo language as a code was a crucial element for the U.S. military's communication strategy in the Pacific theater; however, the secretive nature of their work meant that their stories and achievements were not publicly acknowledged until decades later.

It was not until the 1960s and 1970s that the contributions of the Code Talkers started to come to light, reflecting both their importance in the war and the unique skills they brought to military communications. This classification delayed recognition of their contributions and the impact they had on the outcome of certain battles. The delayed acknowledgment highlights a significant aspect of military history regarding the visibility of contributions made by Native American soldiers during the war.