The first vice president to participate in a televised debate was Lyndon B. Johnson. He took part in a debate against his Republican opponent, Richard Nixon, on October 7, 1960, during the campaign for the presidency. This event marked a significant moment in American political history as it showcased the growing influence of television in politics.
September 26, 1960, 70 million U.S. viewers tuned in to watch Senator John Kennedy of Massachusetts and Vice President Richard Nixon in the first-ever televised presidential debate. It was the first of four televised "Great Debates" between Kennedy and Nixon.
John F. Kennedy's performance in the first televised debate helped his campaign.
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The first televised presidential debate took place in 1960, between Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy.
John F Kennedy's performance in the first debate helped his campaign.
History's first televised Presidential debate; Nixon didn't shave, his shadow "over shadowed" the debate...he lost. It's all about image.
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The first televised debate between two Presidential candidates was between Nixon and Kennedy.
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The first debate was between Nixon and JFK. JFK came out of it better than Nixon because he looked young and fresh and Nixon didn't look good.