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| https://web.archive.org/web/20140221044058/http://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/Article.cfm?customel_dataPageID_1502=47524 | Grassley Helps Honor Iowans in Ceremony for Native American Code Talkers | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | IA | Charles Grassley | G000386 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today helped to honor members of the Meskwaki Nation at a congressional gold medal ceremony honoring the Native American code talkers who served the United States in military conflicts including World Wars I and II. “The ceremony was long overdue but the recognition was heartfelt,” Grassley said. “All of us are grateful for the contribution of the Meskwaki members and others who used their language in service to our country. The code talkers saved lives. They used something unique to them to help preserve the United States from sworn enemies.” The ceremony in the U.S. Capitol featured representatives of the Meskwaki visiting from Iowa, mostly Tama County. The Meskwaki Nation was among 33 tribes honored for their code talker service. The code talkers used their native languages to communicate key military intelligence during wartime, befuddling U.S. enemies who couldn’t interpret the language. Their service is credited with saving lives. Grassley co-sponsored legislation, enacted into law in 2008, that authorized Congress to present gold medals to the Native Americans who served as code talkers during foreign conflicts in which the United States was involved during the 20th century. The following individuals were either in attendance or invited to attend today’s ceremony. Mrs. Theresa Lynne Mahoney, Descendant of Honoree Benson, Sac and Fox/Meskwaki; Mr. Robert John Roberts, Descendant of Honoree Roberts, Sac and Fox/Meskwaki; Ms. Ramona Norma Sanache, Descendant of Honoree F. Sanache, Sac and Fox/Meskwaki; Mr. Alvin Lee Sanache, Descendant of Honoree W. Sanache, Sac and Fox/Meskwaki; Ms. Melissa Rose Youngbear; Descendant of Honoree M. Wabaunasee, Sac and Fox/Meskwaki; Ms. Marguerite Youngbear Bass, Descendant of Honoree Youngbear, Sac and Fox/Meskwaki; Mr. Larry Craig Lasley Sr., Representative, Sac and Fox/Meskwaki; Mr. Robin Lee Roberts, Representative, Sac and Fox/Meskwaki; Mr. Ramakrishna Dhanwada, Representative, Sac and Fox/Meskwaki; Ms. Beatrice Youngbear, Tribal Council Member, Sac and Fox/Meskwaki; Ms. Shirlene Fawn Seymour, Descendant of Honoree Twin, Winnebago; Mr. Daniel Ray Wabaunasee, Descendant of Honoree Judie Wabaunasee, Sac and Fox/Meskwaki. Photos from today’s ceremony are available here. Images of the Meskwaki’s congressional gold medal are available here. -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |