Advertisement for Tang, "Chosen for the Gemini Astronauts," 1966
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President John F. Kennedy's vision to explore the "new frontier" of space ignited the public's imagination. General Foods Corporation marketed Tang, a fruit flavored powdered drink, in 1959. Sales were poor until NASA selected it for use on John Glenn's 1962 Mercury flight and subsequent missions.
President John F. Kennedy's vision to explore the "new frontier" of space ignited the public's imagination. General Foods Corporation marketed Tang, a fruit flavored powdered drink, in 1959. Sales were poor until NASA selected it for use on John Glenn's 1962 Mercury flight and subsequent missions.
Artifact
Advertisement
Date Made
06 May 1966
Subject Date
06 May 1966
Creators
Creator Notes
Advertisement removed from the May 6, 1966 issue of Life magazine. Created for General Foods Corporation.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2013.53.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 13.75 in
Width: 10.5 in (irregular cut)
Inscriptions
Partial text from top of page down: Tang was chosen for the Gemini astronauts / ... and for the Ryans. / ... On every American space flight since Gemini IV, the / astronauts drank Tang. Tang is the instant breakfast drink... / chosen for NASA's Gemini Astronauts. / Why not choose it for your family, too?
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