Record #:

5225

Author(s):

Westbrook, Kathy Grant

Abstract:

Brad's Drink was created by New Bern pharmacist Caleb Bradham in 1896, and in 1898, he renamed it Pepsi Cola. Westbrook discusses the soft drink's history and theories on the origin of its popular name.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 69 Issue 12, May 2002, p70, il

Subject(s):

Bradham, Caleb Davis, 1867-1934; Pepsi-Cola, Inc.--History