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  1. 4 days ago · For another perspective on the Electoral College, this Euronews video offers a concise explanation, making it a great follow-up or summary to the previous video. Length: 3.5 minutes. Lesson Ideas: After reviewing the first Electoral College video, use this one as a recap. Exit ticket questions: What is a safe state? What is a swing state?

  2. Sep 26, 2024 · The first televised presidential debate, held on September 26, 1960, between Democratic candidate John F. Kennedy and Republican candidate Richard Nixon, marked a significant turning point in American political history. This groundbreaking event not only transformed how candidates communicated with voters but also set a new standard for ...

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  3. 3 days ago · 26 September 1960. Description. CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) motion picture of the first presidential debate between Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon from CBS studios, Chicago, Illinois. During the debate, Senator Kennedy states, "I don't believe in big government, but I believe in effective governmental action."

  4. Sep 28, 2024 · The first televised U.S. presidential debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon on September 26th 1960 remains one of the most significant moments in political history. It was a watershed event that not only changed the course of the election but also underscored the transformative power of television as a medium. For the first

  5. Sep 26, 2024 · Millions of Americans tuned in to witness the first-ever televised presidential debate between Vice President Richard Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy. While political debates were not new to American democracy, this one marked a pivotal moment, not just for the 1960 election, but for how presidential campaigns would be conducted in the ...

  6. Oct 1, 2024 · Television in the United States - Kennedy-Nixon Debates, Political Impact, Technology: On Sept. 26, 1960, a debate between the two major candidates for the presidency of the United States was presented on television for the first time. CBS produced the debate, under the direction of Don Hewitt, who would go on to be the executive producer of 60 Minutes (begun 1968). A total of four debates ...

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  8. 5 days ago · The 1960 Presidential Debates. In the six weeks prior to the 1960 presidential elections, the three major networks televised four debates between Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice-President Richard M. Nixon. The first debate, broadcast by CBS from its Chicago studios on September 26th, dealt with domestic issues; the second debate, aired from ...

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