Welcome to America Comes Alive!, a site I created to share little-known stories of America's past. These stories are about Americans - people just like you - who have made a difference and changed the course of history. Look around the site and find what inspires you. Kate Kelly
The Groundhog Day tradition officially began in America on February 2, 1887. Since that time, the event has taken place at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney,... continue »
Today on President Barack Obama’s second inauguration is a good time to look back at other presidential inaugurations: Abraham Lincoln’s first inauguration was held on... continue »
In commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, the Journey Through Hallowed Ground (JTHG) partnership has launched an initiative of national significance called... continue »
Today’s voters will hear election results from many sources almost immediately after the polls close: News organizations will have the information online as it comes... continue »
Originally everything was back-timed so that the voting would be completed by the time the Electoral College was to meet on the first Wednesday in... continue »
As we look toward the final debate in this 2012 election season, it's good to be reminded of how brief the history of presidential debates... continue »
In the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, before MTV and the Internet, iTunes and Spotify, record companies began to gravitate to advertising their musical... continue »
Governor (Jose Antonio) Romualdo Pacheco, Jr. (1831-1899) American politician and diplomat Only Hispanic (thus far) to serve as Governor of California First Hispanic representative of... continue »
The Democratic National Convention, Denver 1908: Heightened Security in 1908 Equaled Sixteen Extra Officers (and Some Help from Tammany) In Charlotte, NC, they are taking... continue »
Tonight Michelle Obama will give her speech in Charlotte, N.C. and the President will watch the event on television from the White House. While Barack... continue »