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Kennedy-Nixon DebateKennedy-Nixon Debate
John F. Kennedy Richard M. Nixon
Age 43 47
Party Democrat Republican
Religion Catholic Quaker
Home State Massachusetts California
Experience Senate Senate, Vice President
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Public ReactionPublic Reaction “We thought Nixon was
clobbered.” "Debate Score: Kennedy
up, Nixon down.” “Fatigue, a lack of make
up, and heavy perspiration that made him appear nervous and almost sinister.”
Looking at Nixon, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley reportedly said, "My God, they've embalmed him before he even died."
Chicago, September 26, 1960Chicago, September 26, 1960
First time in American history that presidential candidates debated face-to-face on television.
Debate #1 viewed by 70 million people.
Series of 4 debates, viewer ship declined with each successive meeting.
Debate 3Debate 3
The Truman factorThe Truman factor Nixon staffers accuse
Kennedy of breaking the rules by taking notes.
Truman: “Anyone who voted for Nixon should Go to hell.”
Kennedy responded that he might have preferred other language, but that no one was going to change 73-year old Truman.
President should set a good example of dignity and decency for children.
Nixon refused to debate in 1968 and 1972.
Kennedy-Nixon DebatesKennedy Nixon
Opening Statement 1. Get America moving again
2. Agrees with JFK
Experience 3. No certain road to white house
4. President should not say who gave advice
Leadership 5. Democrats FDR, Truman, & Wilson
6. No Comment
Farm Surplus 7. More government aid and control
8. Eliminate subsidies