Letters from an American March 17, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025 Explore the legacy of Code Talkers, showcasing the critical role of indigenous servicemen in WWII and their overlooked stories. Dive into the troubling proposed changes to Social Security, highlighted by a poignant account of an elderly man's wrongful loss of benefits. Discuss the alarming cuts to vital U.S. agencies and the growing risk to democracy and national safety. Finally, reflect on the consequences of privatized disaster relief and the complex challenges surrounding government aid distribution in times of crisis.
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Navajo Code Talkers
- Navajo Code Talkers were crucial to the Marine Corps' success in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
- Their coded messages, based on their native language, were never deciphered by the Axis powers.
Erasure of History
- Articles about the Code Talkers, prominent Black veterans, and women in the military have been removed from U.S. military websites.
- This erasure of diverse veterans aims to elevate white men as the sole historical actors and undermine a vision of national unity.
Social Security Under Attack
- The Trump administration is attacking Social Security, falsely claiming fraud and corruption.
- An internal memo reveals a plan to force beneficiaries without internet access to visit field offices for verification, despite office closures and long wait times.