Agnes Meyer Driscoll – The Woman Who Broke Codes Before WWII

In 1918, Agnes Meyer Driscoll — a brilliant mathematician, physicist, and linguist — joined the U.S. Navy and quietly launched one of the most influential careers in American cryptanalysis. Working in the Code and Signal Section, she: Became a pioneering codebreaker Played a key role in the development of early cipher systems Continued her work as a civilian cryptanalyst after WWI Co-developed new cipher machines that helped shape U.S. signals intelligence Long before WWII heroes like Alan Turing became household names, Driscoll was breaking enemy codes and blazing trails for women in military intelligence. This video sheds light on her contributions — and why her legacy still matters today. #AgnesDriscoll #WomenInSTEM #CodebreakingHistory #WWIICryptanalysis #NavalIntelligence #CipherPioneer #UnsungHeroes #WomenInHistory #Cryptology #americanhistory