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Kennedy-Nixon Debate - September 26, 1960, Part 3

This debate is still studied as a turning point in American presidential politics.  For the first time, each party's nominee faced each other on television.  Thereafter, candidates have been judged as much by camera appearance as by substantive discussion.

Kennedy-Nixon Debates, Part 1

Kennedy-Nixon Debates, Part 2

Kennedy-Nixon Debates, Part 4

 

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September 26, 1960 debate between the Democratic nominee for president (John F. Kennedy) and the Republican nominee (Richard M. Nixon).

Video online, courtesy U.S. National Archives.