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The 1960 United States presidential debates were a series of debates held during the 1960 presidential election between Democratic nominee John F. Kennedy and Republican nominee Richard Nixon. The four presidential debates were the first series of debates conducted for any presidential election.
- Massachusetts
- Democratic
- John F. Kennedy
- Lyndon B. Johnson
Sep 21, 2010 · Learn how John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon clashed in the first televised presidential debates in 1960, and how TV image and media exposure shaped the outcome of the election.
- Missy Sullivan
Sep 24, 2020 · The 1960 debate was the first presidential debate broadcast on TV, and it had a huge impact on the outcome of the election. Learn how Kennedy and Nixon prepared differently, and how their appearance and performance affected the viewers at home.
Sep 26, 2017 · Learn how the first nationally televised debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon changed the way presidential campaigns were conducted in 1960. Find out how the candidates looked, sounded and performed in front of 70 million viewers.
Sep 25, 2020 · How Kennedy and Nixon's 1960 debates shaped TV politics and style. Learn about the contrasts, controversies and consequences of the landmark face-offs that changed the game.
- Bill Newcott
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Sep 26, 2011 · Learn about the four presidential debates in the 1960 general election between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon. Find out the dates, locations, sponsors, moderators, panelists, formats, topics, viewership, transcripts and videos of each debate.
