Hedy Lamarr: The 40’s “Bombshell” Actress Behind GPS, WIFI, and Bluetooth
Our American Stories
iHeartPodcasts
4.3 • 737 Ratings
🗓️ 7 November 2023
⏱️ 37 minutes
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Hedy Lamarr set a high standard for more than screen performance. She negotiated for fair contract terms - and in her spare time, applied her mind to solve a torpedo guidance problem for the U.S. Navy in wartime.
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