The ceremony of honour will be done on November 30 this year, 46 years since her demise.
She relocated to France where she built a reputation and was invited to play in several successfulmovies.
Baker became a French citizen in 1937 when she got married to industrialist Jean Lion.
Josephine Baker used musical performances and travels as a cover-up for her espionage missions. Photos: Getty Images.Source: UGC
When World War II broke out, Baker became a resource for the French military by offering espionage services.
The entertainer often gave speeches about segregation and how it affected her in her country of birth.
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