One of the great jazz trumpet players of all time, Louis Armstrong pioneered numerous developments in jazz music. He is credited with the creation of 'scat' singing, where one sings made-up words to go with the music. Birthplace: New Orleans.
Pierre Beauregard was a Civil War general for the South who won the battle of Fort Sumter. He was active throughout the war and continued to participate in state politics afterward. Birthplace: outside of New Orleans.
Lillian Hellman was a famous playwright whose works include "The Children's Hour" and "The Little Foxes." She also wrote her autobiography under the title "An Unfinished Woman." Birthplace: New Orleans.
A gospel singer who has continued to sing sacred songs, Mahalia Jackson has entertained fans worldwide. She brought the joy and energy of gospel singing into countries that had no experience with such kinds of music. Birthplace: New Orleans.
Huey Long was governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1931. While promising to make the rich pay more taxes, his government was alleged to be corrupt and underhanded. He created a political atmosphere in the state that lasted for years. Birthplace: Winnfield.
