2006-11-17 08:26:57 · 7 answers · asked by Ameshia L 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Nixon and JFK, I believe.
2006-11-17 08:28:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
During September of 1960, John F. Kennedy, the Democratic candidate for President, and then current Vice-President Richard Nixon, the Republican candidate for President, took place in the first televised debate. It was a historic moment because, previous to that, only radio debates had taken place. While the radio audience believed the debate ended in a draw, a majority of the television audience felt that Nixon had lost, due mostly to his nervous appearance during the debate. It is also pointed out that the appearance had a negative impact on Nixon's campaign, since he did not wear makeup on camera in the debate and also had a heavy five-o-clock shadow appearing; these factors left a poor public opinion on Nixon in contrast to Kennedy's style and grace in his appearance. Kennedy ended up winning the presidential election.
2006-11-17 16:38:26 · answer #2 · answered by phototraingeek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver participated in a televised debate on May 21, 1956 before the Florida primary---four years before the Nixon/Kennedy debates.
2006-11-17 16:39:25 · answer #3 · answered by rrticulate1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kennedy-Nixon Presidential Debates, 1960
2006-11-17 16:35:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure it was Nixon and Kennedy.
2006-11-17 16:38:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it was Kennedy and Nixon.
2006-11-17 16:29:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stevenson and Eisenhower.
2006-11-17 16:30:45 · answer #7 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋