The very first live televised presidential debate was held on September 26th, 1960 the Republican candidate, Vice President Richard M Nixon and the Democratic candidate, Senator John F Kennedy at the time, Kennedy was *** Senator of Massachusetts and Nixon was the vice president of the United States. Kennedy was the apparent winner of the debate due in large part to him being comfortable in front of the camera. While Nixon on the other hand, appeared nervous. Kennedy ultimately went on to win the election becoming the 35th president of the United States. In 1968 Nixon ran again for president and won after declining to debate. His opponent, televised presidential debates returned in 1976 and have been held every election since.
This Day in History: Kennedy and Nixon square off in first televised presidential debate
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Updated: 8:24 AM EDT Sep 26, 2023
The first live televised presidential debate was held on Sept. 26, 1960, between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon.At the time, Kennedy was a Democratic senator of Massachusetts and Nixon was the Vice President of the United States.The debate was held in a studio in Chicago.Kennedy was the apparent winner of the debate, who appeared comfortable in front of the camera, while Nixon appeared nervous.The candidates participated in three more debates prior to the election, where Nixon performed better than he did in the first.Kennedy went on to win the election by a narrow majority, becoming the 35th president of the United States.In 1968, Nixon again ran for president and won after declining to debate his opponent in the presidential campaign.Televised presidential debates returned in 1976 and have been held in every presidential campaign since.
CHICAGO — The first live televised presidential debate was held on Sept. 26, 1960, between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon.
At the time, Kennedy was a Democratic senator of Massachusetts and Nixon was the Vice President of the United States.
The debate was held in a studio in Chicago.
Kennedy was the apparent winner of the debate, who appeared comfortable in front of the camera, while Nixon appeared nervous.
The candidates participated in three more debates prior to the election, where Nixon performed better than he did in the first.
Kennedy went on to win the election by a narrow majority, becoming the 35th president of the United States.
In 1968, Nixon again ran for president and won after declining to debate his opponent in the presidential campaign.
Televised presidential debates returned in 1976 and have been held in every presidential campaign since.
