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Josephine Baker: Jazz Age Superstar to WW2 Spy

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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Josephine Baker's Rise to Fame and Impact

This chapter discusses Josephine Baker's rise to fame and wealth at a young age, exploring the overwhelming attention and desire she received. It also touches upon her iconic banana skirt, her shift into mainstream performance, and the racism she faced in Europe and America.

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