Kennedy performed much better on television than Nixon
Kennedy performed much better on television than Nixon
The 1960 presidential debates (Nixon and Kennedy) were the first-ever televised presidential debates. The first of four debates occurred on September 26, 1960. The debates marked television's entrance into presidential politics. They afforded the first real opportunity for voters to see their candidates in competition. They also served as precedent around the world. Soon after the debates, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Italy, and Japan established debates between contenders to national office.
It was the first ever presidential debate, and it arguably showed how televised debates could influence the result. As Kennedy won such as a narrow victory, the debate may well have influenced the result. In the first debate, Nixon was recovering from illness, hadn't shaved, hadn't put on stage makeup and appeared uncomfortable and perspiring. Although the first debate was a clear victory for Kennedy, Nixon won both the next two debates, while the final debate was a draw that saw the best performances from both men.
Television debates between the candidates -PLATO
1960 Presidential Debates - 1960 1-1 was released on: USA: 26 September 1960
1960 Presidential Debates - 1960 1-2 was released on: USA: 7 October 1960
1960 Presidential Debates - 1960 1-3 was released on: USA: 13 October 1960
1960 Presidential Debates - 1960 1-4 was released on: USA: 21 October 1960
There were four presidential debates in the election of 1960, between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. These were the presidential debates as well as the first nationally televised debates in US history.
The only thing that has happened to televised presidential debates since 1960 is that the debates last a lot longer. It is also stated that the debates are targeted for undecided voters.
televised debates
Televised debates
have taken place in every campaign
The televised debates between Kennedy and Nixon may have tipped the election to Kennedy.
The Commission on Presidential Debates, a nonprofit, nonpartisan corporation.
Kennedy performed much better than Nixon on television