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Sep 26, 2010 · On Monday, September 26th, 1960 the three television networks broadcast an hour-long debate between Vice President Richard Nixon (Republican) and Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy (Democrat), held at WBBM-TV in Chicago.
Sep 26, 2024 · The first televised presidential debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon was a watershed moment in American political history. It revolutionized how candidates communicated with voters, establishing televised debates as a fundamental aspect of electoral campaigns.
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Sep 21, 2010 · TNC:172 On September 26, 1960, Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon stood before an audience of 70 million Americans—two-thirds of the ...
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watch the full debate here - https://youtu.be/XF7rTQJk8qYStep back in time to one of the most pivotal moments in American political history—the first full pr...
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Sep 28, 2024 · In this article, we will examine the significance of the debate, the contrasting performances of Kennedy and Nixon, and the pivotal role television played in reshaping political communication in the modern era.
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...
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4 days ago · Howard K. Smith moderates. Sander Vanocur, Charles Warren, Stuart Novins, and Bob Fleming question the candidates after their opening remarks. The subject of the debate is domestic policy, and issues raised include education, health care, farming, the economy, labor, and the Cold War.