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Show Notes
Josephine Baker, a celebrated African-American entertainer who achieved international stardom in Paris and later bravely utilized her fame and influence to outsmart the Nazis during World War II by aiding the French Resistance through espionage and humanitarian efforts. The conversation outlines her early life and career, her pivotal role during the Nazi occupation of France, her daring escape and exile, and finally, her enduring legacy as a symbol of courage, resistance, and creativity.
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