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 26, 1954, the Salk polio vaccine field trials began. The first vaccines were given in McLean, Virginia. Eventually 1.8 million children were vaccinated during the double-blind trials. Less than a year later, researchers pronounced the vaccine to be safe and effective.
Women Leaders
Sacagawea: Only Woman to Accompany the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Esther Howland (1828-1904), First in America to Mass Produce Valentines
Latinas in World War II: A Little-Recognized Group
Mary Pickersgill: Maker of the Star-Spangled Banner
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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