WWII Code Talkers

In 1942, Los Angeles civil engineer Philip Johnston proposed using Navajo language for military communications after spending time on a Navajo reservation.

WWII Code Talkers' Impact

U.S. Major Howard Connor stated, 'Were it not for the Navajos, the Marines would never have taken Iwo Jima.'

“Were it not for the Navajos, the Marines would never have taken Iwo Jima.”

X-Files Season 2 Cliffhanger

On May 19, 1995, The X-Files season 2 ended with 'Anasazi' and began season 3 with 'The Blessing Way' and 'Paper Clip' 31 years ago this week.

Alien UFO Discovery

A teenage boy found a UFO on a Navajo reservation containing a dead alien body, while a hacker gave a tape of UFO files to Agent Mulder.

Scully's Investigation

Agent Scully suggested the tape might be Navajo and connected it to Albert Hosteen, a WWII code talker.

Cigarette Smoking Man's Threat

The Cigarette Smoking Man tried to retrieve the tape by convincing Mulder’s father to turn it over, but Mulder’s father was killed.

Mulder's Near-Death

Mulder saw dozens of dead alien bodies inside a railroad car before soldiers blew it up, seemingly killing him.

Season 3 Begins

Season 3 started with Mulder alive and being nursed by Hosteen, while Scully faced threats to her life.

Scully's Sister Murdered

Scully’s sister was murdered at her apartment, as she was mistaken for Scully.

Skinner Holds the Tape

FBI Assistant Director Walter Skinner revealed he had the tape for safekeeping after Mulder and Scully were fired.

Paper Clip Episode

In 'Paper Clip', Mulder and Scully found paper files, saw a UFO up close, and encountered dozens of aliens in a tunnel.

Skinner's Betrayal

Skinner gave the tape to the Cigarette Smoking Man but warned Hosteen would share the files with 20 Navajo if Mulder and Scully were harmed.