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Introduction
“Pamphlet Published by the Coca Cola Corp. Titled ‘What Is It? COCA-COLA What It Is’. U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Coca-Cola Company versus Henry A. Rucker | DocsTeach.” n.d. Www.docsteach.org. Accessed April 4, 2024. https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/pamphlet-published-by-the-coca-cola-corp-titled-what-is-it-cocacola-what-it-is-us-circuit-court-of-appeals-cocacola-company-versus-henry-a-rucker. -
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Source (Introduction)
Terrell, Ellen. 2023. “Research Guides: This Month in Business History: World’s First Coca-Cola Was Served.” Guides.loc.gov. 2023. https://guides.loc.gov/this-month-in-business-history/may/first-coca-cola-served#:~:text=Back%20on%20May%208%2C%201886. -
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Coke's Back Story
Coca Cola was produced May 8th, 1886 in Atlanta, Georgia by a Dr. named John Pemberton. The product was originally used as a tonic for common ailments. I found 5 major archives relating back to not just why this product is so refreshing, but also to what other impacts this drink has had in our lives. -
1920s
“The Advertising Archives Picture Library.” n.d. Www.advertisingarchives.co.uk. Accessed April 4, 2024. https://www.advertisingarchives.co.uk/search/?searchQuery=Coca%20Cola%20&page=1. -
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Where's Coke's main location?
Back in 1886, coke was produced and served by Dr. Pemberton at a location by the name of Jacobs' Pharmacy. This exhibit explains to the audience where the head quarter of this product is located. Coke's headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia. Exactly where this product was first introduced. -
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Source (1920s)
The Coca-Cola Company. 2023. “Coca-Cola History.” Www.coca-Colacompany.com. 2023. https://www.coca-colacompany.com/about-us/history. -
1930s
“The Advertising Archives Picture Library.” n.d. Www.advertisingarchives.co.uk. https://www.advertisingarchives.co.uk/search/?searchQuery=Coca%20Cola%20&page=1. -
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Source (1930s)
“Did Coca-Cola Create Santa Claus?” n.d. Www.coca-Cola.com. Accessed April 4, 2024. https://www.coca-cola.com/us/en/about-us/faq/did-coca-cola-create-santa-claus#:~:text=Before%201931%2C%20there%20were%20many. -
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Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
Before the 1930s, people were struggling to capture a good image of Santa in their heads. Most people viewed him as a "tall gaunt man" with an elf. Little do people know, Coke helped shape the image of the Santa we see today. Haddon Sundblom was the artist. In today's world, Santa is seen as an iconic character for a special holiday; that holiday being Christmas! Without Santa, I couldn't imagine how Christmas would be viewed. -
1940s
“The Advertising Archives Picture Library.” n.d. Www.advertisingarchives.co.uk. https://www.advertisingarchives.co.uk/search/?searchQuery=Coca%20Cola%20&page=1. -
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Sales Sales Sales!!!
Today, coke is known to have the highest sale rate. Coke is currently selling 1.9 billion drinks a day world wide, which actually mind blowing to think about. In the 1940s coke was making over 9 million sales a day, according this attached news article. I didn't think it was possible for them to still produce that much because technology was good back then, but I didn't think it was that good and consistent. -
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Source (1940s)
“How Many Drinks Does the Coca-Cola Company Sell Worldwide Each Day?” n.d. Www.coca-Cola.com. https://www.coca-cola.com/ng/en/about-us/faq/how-many-drinks-does-the-coca-cola-company-sell-worldwide-each-d#:~:text=How%20many%20drinks%20does%20The%20Coca%E2%80%91Cola%20Company%20sell%20worldwide. -
Conclusion
“The Advertising Archives Picture Library.” n.d. Www.advertisingarchives.co.uk. https://www.advertisingarchives.co.uk/search/?searchQuery=Coca%20Cola%20&page=1. -
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Coke Lives Forever!!!
To conclude, as you can see, Coke has done such wonders for our world. Time and time again, this product has proven to our society that it stands out year by year. The company has shown us that it's just not for drinking, but it is for much more than just drinking. Coke will always continue to impress, and I can't ever see Coke ever going away. I hope it stays around for however long I'm on this earth.