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Sep 21, 2010 · Learn how John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon squared off in the first televised presidential debates in 1960, a major turning point in the U.S. political process. Find out how their appearance, substance and strategy influenced the election outcome and the role of media in American politics.
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Sep 24, 2020 · The 1960 debate was the first time the public could watch presidential hopefuls battle on television. It was a decisive moment for the direction of the country, as Kennedy won the election and Nixon's campaign was crippled by his appearance. Learn how the debate was organized, prepared, and remembered by both candidates and viewers.
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.
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- John F. Kennedy
- Lyndon B. Johnson
Nov 24, 2009 · On September 26, 1960, for the first time in U.S. history, a debate between major party presidential candidates is broadcast on live television. The presidential hopefuls, John F. Kennedy, a ...
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