Louis Armstrong: Gangsters, the CIA, and Hot Music
DISGRACELAND
Jazz Ambassadors and Political Tensions
This chapter examines the dual role of jazz in the 1950s as a tool for diplomatic outreach and as a reflection of America's internal social struggles. It focuses on Louis Armstrong's candid critiques of racial injustice and his complex relationship with the political landscape, highlighting the government’s use of cultural figures to project an image of racial harmony while navigating deep civil rights issues.
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