Science Fair Project Encyclopedia The Coca-Cola Company The
Coca-Cola Company is an international beverage and food
manufacturer whose headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia, in the
United States of America. It is best known for its flagship
product, Coca-Cola. World War II Coca-Cola had a controversial
relationship with Nazism before and during World War II. The
company adopted an apparent policy of ignoring the Nazis'
practice of eugenics and anti-semitism. Indeed, several of
Coke's top executives in Germany were prominent Nazi members.
When the United States entered World War II, Coke began to
represent itself as a patriotic drink by providing free drinks
for American soldiers. The American Army permitted Coca-Cola
employees to enter the frontlines as "Technical Officers" when
in reality they rarely if ever came close to a real battle.
Instead, they operated Coke's system of providing refreshments
for soldiers, who welcomed the beverage as a reminder of home.
As the Allies advanced, so did Coke, which took a