Everything Josephine Baker did was iconic. Whether it was entertaining the entire world with her captivating stage performances or sneaking intelligence across enemy lines to defeat the Nazis, she was doing it in style. In this episode we'll be exploring her early years, from her childhood in St. Louis, Missouri up to her rise to fame as a world-renowned entertainer. So, put on your dancing shoes, pour a drink and join us as we explore the iconic life of Josephine Baker.

Jump to about 3:55 if you want to get straight into her biography.

Some cool sources:

• https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/08/15/josephine-baker-was-the-star-france-wanted-and-the-spy-it-needed-damien-lewis-agent-josephine
• http://thehistorychicks.com/shownotes-episode-34-josephine-bakerpart-one/
• https://npg.si.edu/exh/noir/broch3.htm
• http://operetta-research-center.org/fritz-alfred-rotter-life-theatre-glamour-death-exile/

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