Choctaw Code Talkers Honored with Historical Marker in Fort Worth
Descendants of the Choctaw code talkers gathered in Fort Worth, Texas, for the unveiling of a historical marker at Veterans Memorial Park. The Choctaw code talkers were a group of 19 Native American soldiers who used their language to transmit encrypted messages during World War I. Their contributions were kept secret for decades, but advocacy efforts led by Nuchi Nashoba, president of the Choctaw Code Talkers Association, have brought their legacy to light. The unveiling ceremony was hosted by the Oklahoma tribe, the Texas Historical Commission, and the city's parks and recreation department, with several descendants in attendance. The marker commemorates the soldiers' service and their ties to Fort Worth, where they were initially trained at Camp Bowie.