Kennedy Vs Nixon Debate Summary
Those that watched the debate on tv thought kennedy was the clear winner.
Kennedy vs nixon debate summary. The kitchen debate this day in history. Evidence in support of this belief i e that kennedy s physical appearance overshadowed his performance during the first debate is mainly limited to sketchy reports about a market survey conducted by sindlinger company in which 49 of those who listened to the debates on radio said nixon had won compared to 21 naming kennedy while 30 of. And never until this series have americans seen. Kennedy and nixon s fourth presidential debate.
The four 1960 presidential debates with john f. The first kennedy nixon debate captured over 65 million viewers resulting in a major impact in the election s outcome and outreach. The television and radio stations of the united states and their affiliated stations are proud to provide facilities for a discussion of issues in the current political campaign by the two major candidates for the presidency. Nixon called kennedy s plan dangerously irresponsible but actually supported the idea in private.
The second kennedy nixon presidential debate. According to the gallup polls of 1960 before the debate kennedy had a lead of 1 percent over nixon. Richard nixon 9 26 60 mary in nd again says. This is the second in a series of programs unmatched in history.
Sorensen says the kennedy team didn t realize what a game changer the debate was until the following day at a campaign event in ohio. Kennedy and richard nixon were the first televised general election presidential debates and brought new criteria to the presidential candidates campaigning. September 26 1960 debate transcript. 09 26 1960 first kennedy nixon debate.
This is frank mcgee nbc news in washington. One thought on 1960 presidential debate 1 john f. The issue helped kennedy look tougher on cuba than nixon. The crowds for his motorcade were much larger than they d ever been he says.
Reagan and carter in 1980 presidential. Many say kennedy won the election that night. September 30 2020 at 12 02 pm i was only seven but i watched that debate. Image is the support message taught communication professor marshall mcluhan at the time.
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