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Oct 30, 2023 1 hr 28 min

Josephine Baker: WW2 Spy

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Author Damien Lewis shares the details from his book Agent Josephine of the career of Josephine Baker as a secret agent during World War II. Utilizing her celebrity as a performer, she furthered the cause of freedom as an Allied spy in the French Underground. Her adventures spanned France, Portugal, and North Africa. Her experiences with issues of race, equality, and freedom motivated her to take brave action, but it was her natural charm and affinity for people that made her one of the most powerful secret weapons of the Allied Forces. Heroes Behind Headlines Executive Producer Ralph Pezzullo Produced & Engineered by Mike Dawson Music provided by ExtremeMusic.com Episode is Live Published: Oct. 23, 2023 @12AM Edit Unpublish Add a Transcript Get episode better indexed by search engines. Add Chapter Markers Listeners can tap through & see what's coming up. Create a Visual Soundbite Best way to share to social media for engagement. Mid-Roll Settings Manage episode mid-roll placements. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Link to Episode Embed this ONE Episode Direct Link to MP3 View Episode Stats

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Author Damien Lewis shares the details from his book Agent Josephine of the career of Josephine Baker as a secret agent during World War II. Utilizing her celebrity as a performer, she furthered the cause of freedom as an Allied spy in the French Underground. Her adventures spanned France, Portugal, and North Africa. Her experiences with issues of race, equality, and freedom motivated her to take brave action, but it was her natural charm and affinity for people that made her one o...

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