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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.
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Did John F. Kennedy ever lose an election?
As president John Kennedy won the 1960 election, and was assassinated during his first term in office the question of Kennedy loosing an election does not rise.
Election of 1960?
John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon were the parties in the 1960 Presidential election. Kennedy won and carried 23 states.
How was John F Kennedy's election unique?
Kennedy campaigned to "get this country moving again" after the Eisenhower years. (Kennedy and Nixon staged the first televised presidential debates). Kennedy's youthful energy and confidence helped him to win the election.
Did Kennedy loose an election before he won?
No
Who was assassinated before the election?
robert kennedy
What was the outcome of the 1960 presidential election strongly influenced by?
The televised debates between Kennedy and Nixon may have tipped the election to Kennedy.
Who won the election of 1960 after the Great Debate?
Kennedy
Who won the 1960s election?
John F. Kennedy
Why did Kennedy become president?
Cuz he won the election
Who was the youngest person to win the presidential election?
John Kennedy was the youngest to win a presidential election.
Which 2 factors made the Kennedy election notable?
Kennedy and Nixon had the first televised debate. It was also the closest election in US history up until Bush/Gore and Kennedy was the first Catholic ever elected President.
Was Richard Nixon winner of the 1960 election?
No. He lost the 1960 election to John F. Kennedy. Nixon later won the election in 1968.
