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Elizebeth S. Friedman departs from Washington, D.C. to appear in federal court. 1934.
Series: American Experience
The Codebreaker
Discover the fascinating story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, the groundbreaking cryptanalyst who helped bring down Al Capone and break up a Nazi spy ring in South America. Her work help lay the foundation for modern codebreaking today.