Important people I found interesting

Michaela Leonardo Antoine Almonester

Ms. Almonester funded and built two identical buildings on Jackson Square. The Jackson monument is in between the two buildings. Rumor has it that Andrew Jackson and Almonester were lovers. Almonester was a very rich woman and funded much of the architect in the city of New Orleans. She was such a powerful figure, the statue of Andrew Jackson is said to have been faced towards her buildings in remembrance for her devotion to him and to the city.
http://neworleanshistorical.org/items/show/623?tour=56&index=1

Louis Armstrong

A founding father to jazz, Armstrong is known for his unique singing voice and his trumpet skills. He was a prominent musician when Jazz first came on the scene in New Orleans. Since Armstrong, there have been numerous famous Jazz musicians. Armstrong was a pioneer in his day by playing a style of music some found controversial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyLjbMBpGDA

Harry Connick Jr

Harry Connick Jr is a musician and film actor. He got his musical start in a little bar his father would play in. He began at a young age playing the piano and eventually began singing. He is more recognized for his relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina. Connick is a resident of New Orleans and was seen helping flood victims get to higher ground. His actions made the country really focus on what happened to New Orleans due to his celebrity credentials. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-xJUB0A4ok