Herbert Yardley
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Herbert Osborn Yardley was an American cryptologist. He founded and led the cryptographic organization the Black Chamber.
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Herbert Osborn Yardley was an American cryptologist. He founded and led the cryptographic organization the Black Chamber. Under Yardley, the cryptanalysts of The American Black Chamber broke Japanese diplomatic codes and were able to furnish American negotiators with significant information during the Washington Naval Conference of 1921-1922.
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Lived 1889 to 1958 · aged 69
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