Elizebeth Smith Friedman
American cryptanalyst and author (1892-1980) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 88
Elizebeth Smith Friedman was an American cryptanalyst and author who deciphered enemy codes in both World Wars and helped to solve international smuggling cases during Prohibition. Over the course of her career, she worked for the United States Treasury, Coast Guard, Navy and Army, and the International Monetary Fund.
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She has been called "America's first female cryptanalyst".
