FAQ About Josephine Baker

During World War II, Josephine Baker used her celebrity status and connections to aid the French Resistance. As an intelligence agent, she carried messages written in invisible ink on her music sheets and used her performances as cover for spy activities. Her work involved gathering intelligence in Paris and transporting valuable information across borders. For her efforts, she was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Rosette de la Résistance by the French military.