Nikita Khrushchev Appraisal

Vintage 1950s Pepsi-Cola 'Kitchen Debate' Nikita Khrushchev and Richard Nixon Promotional Card

This is a rectangular promotional card featuring a famous black-and-white photograph of the 1959 'Kitchen Debate' between U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev. The image captures the historic moment the leaders shared a Pepsi-Cola at the American National Exhibition in Moscow. The card is printed on cardstock with a white or off-white border and thin blue framing around the central image. In the upper right corner, the 'Pepsi-Cola' script logo is prominently displayed in a deep blue ink. Physically, the item appears to be of standard trading card size (approximately 2.5 x 3.5 inches). The condition of the item shows signs of age, including slight yellowing of the cardstock and minor blurring of the graphic elements. There is a visible horizontal crease or minor surface abrasion near the center-left edge. The image quality is consistent with mass-production printing from the mid-20th century, likely used as a marketing tie-in for the soda brand to capitalize on its role in a major Cold War diplomatic event. The card is currently housed in a plastic protective sleeve, which has preserved it from significant edge wear, though the surface shows some light scuffing and environmental patina consistent with an item over 60 years old.