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Jun 2022
27m 38s

Virginia Hall: American Spy

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Meet Virgina Hall, the incredible allied spy who helped save countless lives during World War II. Join Rebecca Sheir as we learn the story of this fearless woman who risked her life and her limb by gathering secret information for American intelligence. Discover more about how she added the WOW to our world at whowhenwow.com for new activities featuring Virginia.

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