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The main issues NIxon and Kennedy discussed in their debate was economy and the Cold War.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe first presidential debate by Kennedy and Nixon was broadcast in September of 1960. The debate let citizens learn about both candidates and was watched by 70 million people.
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∙ 7y agoThis was really the first major political debate that occurred on television. What it showed is that a photogenic presence counts, and that make-up and composure can both influence voters.
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∙ 12y agoKennedy won
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What was the first televised debates between the two major party presidential candidates?
The first televised presidential debate was between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon on Septermber 26,1960.
Who was older Richard Nixon or John F. Kennedy?
Nixon. Kennedy was elected in his 40's and Nixon was closer to 60
Who ran against John F. Kennedy?
Richard Nixon. One of the important events in the election was the first TV debate between Nixon and Kennedy. Nixon looked dead on TV and Kennedy looked young and smart. It gave him the election.
What actors and actresses appeared in Kennedy-Nixon Debate - 1960?
The cast of Kennedy-Nixon Debate - 1960 includes: Richard Nixon as himself
Who did John f Kennedy face in the first televised presidential debate?
John F. Kennedy debated Richard M. Nixon in the first televised Presidential debate
How did television impact the presidential debates of Kennedy and Nixon in 1960?
Kennedy performed much better than Nixon on television
What issues did president Nixon's election platform focus on?
President Nixon's platform focused on a few economic and war related issues. He focused on the economy, the dollar, and restoring America as a leader in the world. The most important issue Nixon focused on was ending the Vietnam war.
Who was John F. Kennedy s opponent in the 1960 presidential election?
John F. Kennedy won the 1960 presidential election defeating Richard Nixon. In the 1960 presidential election John F. Kennedy received 303 electoral votes, Richard Nixon received 219 electoral votes, and Harry Byrd received 15 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Kennedy 34,226,731 and Nixon 34,108,157.
Who were the first presidential candidates to debate the issues?
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.
What is the correct chronological order of these presidentsHarry Truman, John Kennedy, Dwight Eisenhower, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon?
Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon
Who was John F. Kennedy's opponent?
Nixon
When did Richard Nixon lose his race for the presidency?
Nixon lost to John Kennedy in 1960.
