Comments for America Comes Alive https://americacomesalive.com/ Quick Takes and Popular Postings about America's Past Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:22:14 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Comment on Gamble & Huff: Music Producers Behind the Philly Sound by Kate Kelly https://americacomesalive.com/gamble-huff-music-producers-behind-the-philly-sound/#comment-465543 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:22:14 +0000 https://americacomesalive.com/?p=16747#comment-465543 Thanks so much for posting… the music is great!

]]> Comment on Gamble & Huff: Music Producers Behind the Philly Sound by Josephine Cerdan Franco https://americacomesalive.com/gamble-huff-music-producers-behind-the-philly-sound/#comment-465539 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:21:34 +0000 https://americacomesalive.com/?p=16747#comment-465539 The Philadelphia International Sound will always be the True Source of TRUE SOUL MUSIC!!! I am the wife of the late Michael Cerdan of almost thirty years, Philadelphia International Sound produced music that made our Marrige last for almost years. Thank you so much Gamble and Huff for your Soulful Blessing of TRUE SOUL MUSIC THAT TOUCH THE HEART AND SOUL❤️❤️❤️❤️

]]> Comment on How Jumbo Joined the Circus by Kate Kelly https://americacomesalive.com/how-jumbo-joined-the-circus/#comment-465526 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:51:12 +0000 https://americacomesalive.com/?p=10009#comment-465526 In reply to Tony Ciarriocco.

Thanks so much for bringing attention to this book, Tony! It’s a fascinating read….

]]> Comment on How Jumbo Joined the Circus by Tony Ciarriocco https://americacomesalive.com/how-jumbo-joined-the-circus/#comment-465525 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:03:00 +0000 https://americacomesalive.com/?p=10009#comment-465525 If you want more information on the taxidermist who “preserved” Jumbo, read “Kingdom Under Glass: A Tale of Obsession, Adventure, and One Man’s Quest to Preserve the World’s Great Animals” by Jay Kirk.

]]> Comment on Weekly Reader: An Important Part of Classrooms for Many Years by Kate Kelly https://americacomesalive.com/weekly-reader-important-part-classrooms-many-years/#comment-465487 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:42:15 +0000 http://americacomesalive.com/?p=6878#comment-465487 In reply to Jessie Resimius.

As you can see from the comments on this article, there are many people interested in old copies of Weekly Reader. If you are interested, you might try listing them on eBay! Thanks for posting.

]]> Comment on Weekly Reader: An Important Part of Classrooms for Many Years by Jessie Resimius https://americacomesalive.com/weekly-reader-important-part-classrooms-many-years/#comment-465482 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:11:01 +0000 http://americacomesalive.com/?p=6878#comment-465482 I have some Weekly Reader newspapers from 1964. They actually aren’t in terrible shape! I loved them as a kid.

]]> Comment on Dovey Johnson Roundtree: Pioneering Civil Rights Attorney by Kate Kelly https://americacomesalive.com/dovey-johnson-roundtree-pioneering-civil-rights-attorney/#comment-465455 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:36:24 +0000 https://americacomesalive.com/?p=16170#comment-465455 In reply to Mary.

Mary, thank you for posting. Every time I’m reminded of Dovey Johnson Roundtree’s story, she just blows me away. “We’ll find a way where there is no way…”

]]> Comment on Dovey Johnson Roundtree: Pioneering Civil Rights Attorney by Mary https://americacomesalive.com/dovey-johnson-roundtree-pioneering-civil-rights-attorney/#comment-465454 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:17:16 +0000 https://americacomesalive.com/?p=16170#comment-465454 This profile celebrates the remarkable achievements of a pioneering civil rights attorney whose legacy continues to inspire. The story highlights courage, perseverance, and the pursuit of justice. https://www.maryvv.com/

]]> Comment on Celebrating Airmail: 1938 by El Maximiliano ✡️ https://americacomesalive.com/recognizing-progress-the-1938-celebration-of-airmail-week/#comment-465437 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:58:51 +0000 http://americacomesalive.com/?p=555#comment-465437 SHEET OF YANKEES . PD . AUTENTICS THE VIETNAM RUNNERS.

]]> Comment on The Woodcraft Indians: Ernest Thompson Seton, Founder by Kate Kelly https://americacomesalive.com/the-woodcraft-indians-ernest-thompson-seton-founder/#comment-465420 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:39:21 +0000 http://americacomesalive.com/?p=7167#comment-465420 In reply to Janice M Blakeney.

Thank you for posting. I don’t have time to look into this until later in the week, but you provide interesting information. I’ll get back to you! Kate

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