US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Memorandum Regarding Enlistment of Navajo Indians
A fascinating description of the background behind the recruitment of Navajo speakers as code talkers in World War II. Included is the document from General Clayton Vogel who recommended the development of the use of code talkers, and...
PBS
Pbs: The War: Native Americans
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," read a brief biography of the last Crow war chief, hear his words, and see photographs of other Native Americans in World War II.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of the American Indian: Native Words, Native Warriors
Excellent online companion site to a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition on the World War I & World War II American Indian Code Talkers. Features information on Native languages, boarding schools, code talking, and lesson...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Fighting the Good Fight in World War Ii 1941 1945: The Home Front
Discusses how America prepared for war, the impact on the work force in the United States, how women and other civilians supported the war effort, and how the war affected race relations.
Sam Houston State University
Shsu: Native Americans in World War Ii
Information about the roles of Native Americans in World War II and their service in the armed forces and defense industries.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Code Talker
This encyclopedia entry from Wikipedia explores the role of Native American code talkers during World War II. Content focuses on how the code was developed, as well as why the code remained unbroken throughout the duration of the war.
Other
American Indian Heritage Month: Iwo Jima Flag Raiser
This biography of Ira Hayes, a Pima Indian who was one of the flag raisers in the iconic picture of at Iwo Jima, relates his actions in World War II, and the sad circumstances of his death.
Other
Lapahie.com: The Navajo Code Talkers
This site, a tribute to the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II, offers extensive information about the history of Navajo Code Talkers, the code itself, and medals and awards received for duty. Other content includes a photo gallery,...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Code Talker Discussion Guide
This resource is a discussion guide for Joseph Bruchac's book, Code Talker: A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War II.