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 March 19, 19196, a U.S. Aero Squadron took off from Columbus, New Mexico, in the first combat air mission in U.S. history. The planes were part of a support mission for General Pershing who was on an expedition into Mexico to capture Pancho Villa, who had invaded the U.S. The squadron had mechanical and navigational challenges, but they flew hundreds of missions for Pershing. A great deal was learned about battlefield air reconnaissance.
Women Leaders
Women Inventors
Ruth Robertson: Photojournalist, War Correspondent, Explorer
Sybil Ludington, 16, Helped Patriots in Revolutionary War
Ellen Ochoa: First Latina Astronaut, Inventor and Now Director of “Mission Control”
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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