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He was born on Aug 4,1901 in New Orleans, LA.
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He dropped out of fifth grade to go to work.
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On new year eve he was sent to the Colored Waif’s Home for Boys. where he learn to play the cornet under the teaching of Peter Davis.
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He was arrested at 11 years old.
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Louis Honed his skills by playing in marching bands then later on he became better then King Ory, New Orleans leading cornetist.
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Armstrong started getting recognition from leading a band in Chicago when he added a seconded cornetist and his band included the brothers Johnny and Baby Dodds and pianist Lil Hardin.
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Louis Armstrong married Lil Hardin.
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performed in the theatre review Hot Chocolates.
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Louis divorce Lil Armstrong separated
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Louis Armstrong was managed by Joe Glaser, who hired Armstrong’s bands and guided his film career
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His first film was Pennies from Heaven
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Louis Armstrong last film was Hello Dolly
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Louis Armstrong died in 1971 in Corona, New York City, NY
