SUMMARY

Josephine Baker, born Freda Josephine McDonald on June 3, 1906 in St. Louis, Missouri, embodies an exceptional destiny, between dance, song, resistance and commitment to justice. Naturalized French in 1937, she forged deep ties with France, where she became an emblematic figure. Josephine Baker is not only an artistic icon, but also a World War II resistance fighter, decorated for her heroism. Her love for France was palpable, and she chose to rest there eternally, at the Château des Milandes. This captivating portrait reveals a flamboyant, committed and generous woman who left an indelible mark on Franco-American history.