Louis Armstrong

In 1960, “Ambassador Satch” toured Africa on a three-month State Department mission during the Cold War. Crowds packed stadiums, streets filled, and the New York Times reported that in Accra, 100,000 people erupted the moment he started to play.
His influence was so strong that during a crisis in Katanga, both sides agreed to a one-day truce just to hear him perform. Louis later joked that he “stopped a civil war.”
A legacy bigger than jazz! ✨
📷: Bettman, Louis Armstrong House Museum

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Enjoy the warmth of the holiday season with a little help from this Christmas sweater! ❤️ Order TODAY for the best chance of standard delivery by 12/24! 🎄🎁 US Orders Only.
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Which 'Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule' song are you? ❄️ Let us know down below! 👇✨

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This Giving Tuesday, honor the legacy of Satchmo. 🎺💫
The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation provides grants and education to support jazz musicians, students, and community music programs.
Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season! 🧡

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Welcoming December with 20% off Louis Armstrong's music! Gift some jazz joy this holiday season and shop now at store.ververecords.com 🎁 ✨ 📷: Verve/UMe

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Happy Thanksgiving from Louis! 🍂🦃 May tomorrow remind you of just how wonderful our world can be. 🧡 📷: Retro Images Archive

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“I listen to all kinds of music.” - Louis Armstrong
Louis had a record collection and loved all kinds of music, from The Beatles to Billie Holiday to Al Jolson. 🎶
Credit: Louis Armstrong House Museum / ‪@ArmstrongHouseMuseum‬

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Portrait of Louis Armstrong, a man whose music still makes us smile. 📸: William P. Gottlieb

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Even Satchmo needed a sidekick 🐾 Meet General, the Boston Terrier who kept jazz legend Louis Armstrong company offstage. Credit: ‪@ArmstrongHouseMuseum‬ / Louis Armstrong House Museum

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Louis and his contagious smile! 😁 📷: AFP/Getty Images

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