She started work cleaning houses at age eight. 8 hours agoJosephine Baker was born Freda Josephine McDonald in 1906 in St.
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On Tuesday a coffin carrying soils from the US France and Monaco places where Baker made her mark will be deposited inside the domed Pantheon.
. France is inducting Josephine Baker Missouri-born cabaret dancer French World War II spy and civil rights activist into its Pantheon the first Black woman honored in the final resting place of Frances most revered luminaries. On June 3 1906 Freda Josephine McDonald was born. Josephine Baker was born Freda Josephine McDonald in St.
At nine she attended her first live theater performance. One of the most successful African American performers in French history Bakers career illustrates the ways entertainers can use their platforms to change the world. Louis for nickels and dimes.
She first danced for the public on the streets of St. Her early life hinted at her future career. Louis MO in 1906 to Carrie McDonald a laundress and Eddie Carson a musician.
World renowned performer World War II spy and activist are few of the titles used to describe Josephine Baker.
