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Elizebeth Smith Friedman, America's first female cryptanalyst, played a pivotal role in shaping the country's national security.

Elizebeth Smith Friedman, a pioneering cryptoanalyst, used her skills to crack the codes of organized crime and America's enemies during World War II, playing a crucial role in their defeat, and her remarkable work remained classified and unsung for decades.

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The Codebreaker | American Experience | PBS

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Studio(s): Public Broadcasting Service (PBS),Robert Stone Productions

Originally Released: United States, Jan 11, 2021

Production Country: United States

Genres:Biography, Documentary, History