Wind Talkers: Navajo Code Talkers in WWII - LIFE on the NAVAJO RESERVATION

In this image we see Manuelito, who was acclaimed head-chief of the Navajo in 1855. Image online via Navajo People.

Although life was hard for the Navajo people, just before the outbreak of World War II, they still found time to have fun - especially after the fall harvest. Fairs were important to them, as depicted in these photographs taken in the 1930s:

• Judging lambs at the Stony Butte Fair in the fall of 1932.
  
  
• Preparing lunch for everyone at the Stony Butte Fair.
  
  
• Judging corn at the Star Lake Fair.
  
  
• Who has the best white corn at Navajo Church?
  
  
• A "baby show" at the 1932 Na Dish Kish Fair.
  
  
• The "Best Baby" at Cannoncito Fair.
  
  
• Navajo women preparing broiled mutton-tortillos at Na Dish Kish Fair.
  
  
• Displaying part of the harvest at White Horse Fair.

How were the Navajo educated before World War II? How were they governed? How prepared would the Code Talkers be to undertake one of the most important responsibilities ever given to any soldier during any war?