1. African American Biography LOUIS ARMSTORNG By:#9

2. Birth AUGUST 4,1900 or 1901

3. Early Life His family was very poor His grandma Josephine took care of him for five years His mom was Mayann Louis loved storyville jazz He went to church almost every Sunday He had dropped out of school when he was eleven He had a sister

4. Adult Life Louis could play the trumpet He was a famous player in a band for the trumpet He got married to Lucille Wilson He played his music all over the world Everybody started calling Louis statchmo Louis made friend going around the world and playing music Louis his own band Louis played the cornet for many of years

5. Significant Accomplishments Louis played in a big jazz band around the world Louis had teach people how to play the trumpet Louis had a lot of records Louis hit song was Hello Dolly He lived and made music until he was seventy years old He got lots of awards

6. Sources: Title :Louis Armstrong Author: Patricia Mckissack and Fredrick Mckissack