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John S Pemberton

by Kaitlyn from Ansonia

Did you know that John S. Pemberton was the first person to make “Coca Cola”? My science hero is John S Pemberton. This person made the first soda called, “Coca Cola”. My hero, John Pemberton, lived an amazing life! He struggled at times, but eventually reached his goal. John Pemberton has many characteristics and actions of a hero. He is considered a hero to me because he was always determined. He has inspired many people to be determined and to never give up even if things turn out the wrong way.

Whoa! That’s cool! I just saw John Pemberton drinking Coca Cola! John Pemberton was born on July 8, 1831 in Knoxville, Georgia. His father and mother were James C. Pemberton and Martha L. Gant. His wife was Ann Eliza Clifford Lewis. He had only child is named Charles Ney Pemberton. John Pemberton died on August 16, 1888 when he was 57 years old, in Columbus, Georgia.

John Pemberton had so many characteristics of a hero that maybe I want to name some of them. He was determined because he never gave up on his invention and kept on working until he was done. He believed in himself because he probably kept on saying in his head “I think I can! I think I can! I think I can…….!” He never said, "I can’t do it……!" He was always thinking positive, not negative! John Pemberton's actions are making people a new drink named “Coca Cola” for everyone to try. Another action is that he inspires people to make different sodas like Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, Diet Coke, Orange soda, and many other sodas in the world for people to taste! John Pemberton has inspired many people to follow in his foot steps. Back than, people never heard of “Coca Cola” and never tasted it until John Pemberton came along and made Coca Cola. The ingredients to Coca Cola include kola nuts, coca, coca wines, and damiana. People loved it! Now, people all over the world drink Coca Cola. It is so amazing!

John Pemberton is considered a hero to me because he invented the sweet tasting soda that everyone loves! They come in circular cans and tall, steep plastic bottles. They smell sweet like a root beer lollipop. Anyway, he is a hero because he made the first soda ever! Coca Cola feels like (when it’s in a can or bottle) bumpy, crinkly. It sounds like a train on its brakes when you‘re about to open it for the first time. He made a difference in my life by making my favorite soda in the world! If he never made Coca Cola, then no one would have ever heard of it or tasted it. So, John S. Pemberton is considered a hero to me because he invented the sweet, tasting soda that everyone loves!

My science hero is John S Pemberton. This person made the first coca cola. My hero lived an amazing life, has many characteristics and actions of a hero, and he is considered a hero to me because he was always determined. Now you can see why I think you should learn a lot about John S. Pemberton and that he is the best inventor ever!

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Last edited 11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM

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