Vice President Richard Nixon and Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kennedy faced off in the first televised presidential debate in U.S. history on this day in history, Sept. 26, 1960.

The leader of allied forces in Europe, a five star general, would be replaced by either Richard Nixon (left) or John F. Kennedy, both junior naval officers and two of millions who had served under ...

John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon stand at podiums during their debate in 1960. Saul Pett, a prominent feature writer for The Associated Press, rated Nixon highly for projecting cordiality.

“I do not consider my decision to back Richard Nixon over John F. Kennedy for the presidency in 1960 one of my finest ones,” Robinson wrote. “It was a sincere one, however, at the time.

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. delivers a speech outlining his foreign policy vision at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

John F. Kennedy, who became the youngest person elected as the President of the United States and then tragically the youngest one assassinated, won his presidency on Nov. 8, 1960.

John F. Kennedy (left) and Richard Nixon (right) participating in the first-ever televised presidential debate in Chicago in 1960. Nixon would wear makeup and gain weight before the rest of the ...

On This Day: First Kennedy-Nixon Debate. On September 26, 1960, then-Senator John F. Kennedy and then-Vice President Richard Nixon faced off in the first televised presidential debate.

During the 1960 Presidential election, John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon faced off in their first head to head debate. Biden, in Rare Remarks Since Presidency, Warns His Accomplishments Are Coming ...

Lesson Plan: Historic Presidential Elections - 1960 - John Kennedy vs Richard Nixon. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7 Clip 8 Clip 9 Clip 10 Clip 11 Clip 12 Clip 13 Clip 14 Clip 15.

Vice President Richard Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy during the last of their four debates in 1960. (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images) ...

Actors who played the role of Kennedy: Alex Wipf [Broadway] Add a Show Listing Next on Stage: Email: Sign-up: News on your favorite shows, specials & more! EXPLORE REGIONS. Email: Sign-up: ...