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Attiya Russell

October 22, 2015arussell

Attiya is a History Major at the University of Delaware. Her interest in the history of the Navajo Nation stemmed from staying two summers in Fort Defiance, Arizona. In her free time she enjoys hiking and camping. She is from Wilmington,… Continue Reading →

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Attiya’s Essay

October 5, 2015arussell

World War II was the last time the United States was completely mobilized and because of this race and ethnic identities were affected dramatically. The United States and the Navajo Nation have always had strained relations starting from the very beginning… Continue Reading →

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Navajo Code Talkers

October 5, 2015arussell

This black and white photograph was taken in July 1943 featuring Preston and Frank Toledo. Frank and Preston were cousins and were both Private First Class. Frank and Preston were attached to the 11th Marine Artillery Regiment in Ballarat, Australia.… Continue Reading →

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