Journey to America: with Newt and Callista Gingrich

Hedy Lamarr

After an overview of her career, we follow Hedy Lamarr’s life starting in Austria, to her fleeing and increasing hostile environment in pre-war Austria, to Hollywood and her life as both a movie star and as an inventor of a technology used today in all WiFi and Bluetooth products.

Hedy Lamarr

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    Journey to America: with Newt and Callista Gingrich

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    For generations, immigrants from around the world have come to America with the hope of realizing the American dream. Their stories are united by the shared belief in the founding principles of our nation. "Journey to America: with Newt and Callista Gingrich" features inspiring immigrant stories from those who have come to the United States and excelled.

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