America Comes Alive
Quick Takes and Popular Postings about America's Past
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Halloween Mischief Night Preceded Trick or Treating
Halloween pranks and mischief-making have been a part of Halloween in America for at least 150 years. When the Irish and the Scottish immigrants came to North America, they brought […] This post Halloween Mischief Night Preceded Trick or Treating was written by Kate Kelly and…
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The New York Amsterdam News
The New York Amsterdam News was founded in Manhattan in 1909 by James H. Anderson. From Anderson’s humble beginnings and his $10 investment, the newspaper grew to be one of […] This post The New York Amsterdam News was written by Kate Kelly and first appeared on America Comes…
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Benjamin Banneker: Astronomer, Surveyor, Scientist, Writer
Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806), a free Black man and a contemporary of the Founding Fathers, was an interdisciplinary pioneer who taught himself about various forms of science, astronomy, and geographical surveying. […] This post Benjamin Banneker: Astronomer, Surveyor,…
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Howard Johnson: Host of the Highway
Restaurateur Howard Johnson made a name for himself by building a chain of roadside restaurants and motor lodges throughout the country. Johnson emphasized quality control and a consistently good experience […] This post Howard Johnson: Host of the Highway was written by Kate…
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Poodles Against Hitler: Dogs for Defense for World War II
When World War II began, the United States military had no plan for using dogs for defense. This was in spite of the example set by European countries that employed […] This post Poodles Against Hitler: Dogs for Defense for World War II was written by Kate Kelly and first…
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Candy Corn–Read Its Story
Candy corn is to Halloween what the candy cane is to Christmas. We may not dream of eating either of them, but each is the iconic candy for its holiday. […] This post Candy Corn–Read Its Story was written by Kate Kelly and first appeared on America Comes Alive .
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President Taft’s Cow
In 1909, long before pasteurized milk was standard in Washington, D.C., First Lady Helen “Nellie” Taft entered the White House with a personal goal. There were few dairies near the […] This post President Taft’s Cow was written by Kate Kelly and first appeared on America Comes…