 | ||
 | ||
Hello,
GUEST | ||
| ||
 | ||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| ||
 Click on pictures to visit websites. | ||
| ||
 John F. Kennedy  Kennedy debates Nixon  Lyndon B. Johnson | ||
| ||
 | ||
| ||
| ||||||
| ||||||
 | ||||||
 |
RATINGS: Sites are rated from 1 owl (good) to a high of 5 owls. Read more- The Presidents
The American Experience series from PBS hosts this collection of featured Presidents. Click on "John Fitzgerald Kennedy: Presidential Politics" to learn about the critical role of television in the 1960 Election as well as the crises that faced the nation during this dramatic decade. Make sure to visit Kennedy's "Legacy" for a balanced appraisal of the Kennedy administration's performance in both domestic and foreign affairs.
Domestic Policy Kennedy and Civil Rights
- The Nixon-Kennedy Debates Video Page
Get past the clutter of the intro and click on the first Nixon-Kennedy debate, which focused on domestic affairs. Interestingly, the radio audience favored Nixon's performance while the television audience favored Kennedy's. You be the judge. Requires RealPlayer.
- U.S. Election Atlas
An amazing graphical representation of U.S. Presidential Election results including electoral and popular vote results, and voter turnout by state and county. Click on 1960 for a wealth of information and graphs that tell the story of the closest election in American history. Click on your own state and county to see how your county voted.
- The Debate Debate
This essay from a Smithsonian web magazine analyzes the performances of both Richard Nixon and John Kennedy in their 1960 televised debates that are considered the beginning of the electronic age of politics. Learn how political debates have evolved through American history and how the changing venue has affected the message. Listen to the corny campaign theme songs of 1960 as well as 4 audio selections from the candidates.
- The Fourth Kennedy-Nixon Debate
Join the final debate between Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The John F. Kennedy Library provides the text and audio of this critical debate that focused on cold war issues that involved "...the most ruthless, fanatical leaders that the world has ever seen", according to Nixon. Unlike most modern television debates, these contenders had more time to define their position.
- Kennedy's Military Service
This page from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Library and Museum gives the highlights of John F. Kennedy's service in World War II. Unlike some who have used their privilege to evade serving, John Kennedy used his father's influence to get into the service. Find out why he was initially rejected by the Navy and Army, and get the details on how he earned the Navy and Marine Corps Medal.
- The Alger Hiss Controversy
The Detroit News presents a summary of the controversial Alger Hiss spy scandal that simultaneously destroyed the promise of an incredible career and made Richard M. Nixon a national figure. Either justice was served, or an innocent man's life was ruined for political gain. What do you think?
The Election of 1960: JFK Defeats Nixon
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Call Toll Free 1-800-453-6227 • Fax 206-381-5601