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December 7, 1975

Josephine Baker Dies

On April 12, 1975, Josephine Baker died in her sleep in Paris, just days after a triumphant comeback show. Over 20,000 people lined the streets of Paris for her funeral. She was the first American-born woman to receive full French military honors.

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People: Josephine Baker
Sources
1. Josephine Baker - The Library of Congress2. Josephine Baker - Biography - BBC3. Josephine Baker: A Life of Activism and Performance - Smithsonian Magazine4. Josephine Baker - National Women's History Museum

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