"France made me what I am. I will be grateful forever. The people of Paris have given me everything. They have given me their hearts, and I have given them mine. I am ready, captain, to give them my life. You can use me as you wish."
— Josephine Baker

January 1, 1970

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Civil rights activistsCatholics from the United StatesAfrican AmericansDancers from the United StatesActresses from St. Louis
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To the French Intelligence officer Captain Jacques Abtey, offering to become an agent of the Resistance (The Many Faces of Josephine Baker: Dancer, Singer, Activist, Spy by Peggy Caravantes