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The 1960 presidential cycle featured former Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts, the Democratic nominee, and Vice President Richard Nixon, a Republican.
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1960 Kennedy vs. Nixon Debate - Part I: The Historic First Presidential Debate. 0:00 / 16:12. Hit Subscribe to Get Daily Vintage Content!Relive the historic moment of the 1960 presidential...
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The 2024 presidential debate will be the first time since the 1960 Kennedy-Nixon debates where both candidates will face off live in a TV studio without an a...
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Sep 26, 2017 · Their first televised debate shifted how presidential campaigns were conducted, as the power of television took elections into American’s living rooms. The debate was watched live by 70 million Americans and it made politics an electronic spectator sport.
Sep 10, 2024 · The Democrat Kennedy and the Republican Nixon would debate one-on-one, and millions would be watching. Some anticipated the debate could make or break a candidate's chances in the election.
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Jun 26, 2024 · The run-up to the Joe Biden-Donald Trump debate at the has about the first-ever televised presidential debate – and how Vice President Richard Nixon’s sweaty, haggard appearance that autumn...
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Sep 21, 2010 · The first televised presidential debate in American history took place between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon on September 26, 1960. The Kennedy‑Nixon debates not only had a major...