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Opening Reception: “Hedy Lamarr: Actress, Inventor, War Hero” 

  • Holocaust Center of Florida 851 North Maitland Avenue Maitland, FL, 32751 United States (map)

This exhibit showcases the extraordinary life of Hedy Lamarr, a Jewish Hollywood actress who secretly co-developed a technology that aided Allied forces in World War II and became the basis for modern wireless communication. Discover how Lamarr balanced her glamorous Hollywood career with her groundbreaking contributions to wartime innovation. 

This exhibit runs from September 9–December 19 

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