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Step back in time to the Civil War era and uncover the fascinating journey of John Stith Pemberton, the Confederate soldier whose wartime experiences led to the creation of one of the world’s most iconic beverages—Coca-Cola. From leading the Third Georgia Cavalry to battling a morphine addiction after being wounded in the Battle of Columbus, Pemberton’s story is one of resilience and innovation. Discover how his background as a pharmacist helped him concoct a remedy that combined coca leaf extract and kola nut, transforming into the non-alcoholic Coca-Cola we know today, amidst the rise of the temperance movement.

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OUTLINE:
00:00:00 The Backdrop of a New Drink
00:00:30 Pemberton’s War Wound
00:03:20 Pemberton’s Quest for Relief
00:05:25 The Birth of “Pemberton’s French Wine Coca”
00:07:49 A Nation Turns Away from Alcohol

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