1960's Election

By katie_thomas
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    The 1960's Election

  • Presidential Debate

    Presidential Debate

    While the two candidates remained neck and neck throughout much of the campaign in the fall of 1960, it is said that the turning point came during the four debates.
  • Presidential Campaign

    Presidential Campaign

    Another issue in the fall campaign was Kennedy’s affiliation with Roman Catholicism, hurting him amongst some voters who held prejudices against the church.
  • First Televised Presidential Debate

    First Televised Presidential Debate

    At 9:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, the first televised presidential debate between John F Kennedy and Richard M Nixon was broadcasted.
  • Election Results

    Election Results

    John F. Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon in one of the closest and most contentious presidential elections in American history.
  • Eisenhower's Last Days

    Eisenhower's Last Days

    Eisenhower's presidential term comes to an end
  • Kennedy Takes Office

    Kennedy Takes Office

    John F Kennedy was inaugurated.