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Louis Armstrong: Gangsters, the CIA, and Hot Music

DISGRACELAND

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Protection and Public Image: The Life of Louis Armstrong and Elvis Presley

This chapter delves into the complex relationship between Louis Armstrong, organized crime, and the music industry in the mid-20th century. It also examines the broader cultural implications of American television and societal figures like Elvis Presley during Eisenhower's presidency.

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