Stories of America’s Past
Welcome to America Comes Alive!, a site I created to share little-known stories of regular people who made a difference and changed the course of history. Look around and see what inspires you! — Kate Kelly
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On April 23, 1985, the Coca-Cola Company announced it had changed its formula for Coke. The new product was sold as New Coke, but Coke drinkers rebelled. Six months later, the company brought back the old formula Coke.
Women Leaders
Ruth Harriet Louise, First Female Staff Photographer in Hollywood
Nancy Lieberman (1958- )
Ellen Ochoa: First Latina Astronaut, Inventor and Now Director of “Mission Control”
Bridget “Biddy” Mason, Former Slave, Landowner, and Philanthropist
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Welcome to America Comes Alive!, a site I created to share little-known stories of regular people who made a difference and changed the course of history. Look around and see what inspires you! — Kate Kelly