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The Female Spy Who Kept Uranium Out of the Nazis’ Hands

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Shirley Chidsey’s love of travel and adventure helped land her in the Congo during World War II, when as an OSS operative she helped the U.S. hoard precious uranium.

Susan Williams
Susan Williams
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