WWII women code breakers hold first reunion in over 70 years

Over 10,000 women served in secret as code breakers during World War II, deciphering German patterns of communication.

In an effort to maintain what is now referred to as "operational security," the women were told to tell family and friends they were working as secretaries, a common career for women in that time.

Many of their families had no idea what these women did during the war. And many didn't see their fellow code breakers again until this year.

Five “Code Girls,” as well as their family members, were honored Friday by the Veterans History Project at a ceremony at the Library of Congress.

“One of the wonderful things about the Second World War was it helped not only us speak with each other, communicate with each other, but it also brought people from around the world together, “ said “Code Girl” Suzanne Embree.