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Forbes·2026-04-13 22:15
From scavenging for coal in a New Orleans neighborhood called "The Battlefield" to becoming a global icon, Louis Armstrong’s journey was a masterclass in grit. He learned the cornet in reform school and rose through the ranks of riverboats to redefine the sound of jazz.Read more about how he made the list of the #Forbes250 greatest, historic self-made Americans: https://t.co/7zD0FBHCstPhoto: Bettmann via Getty Images ...