"What we have today is more like a competitive press conference," Nichter said. "Even in 1960, Nixon came ready to debate whereas JFK knew the real audience was the one watching at home.

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.

On July 13, 1960, John F. Kennedy won the Democratic presidential nomination on the first ballot at his party’s convention.

Nixon did not. As a result, JFK looked relaxed and at ease. Nixon didn't. The hot TV lights appeared to give him a heavy beard, even though he had closely shaved before the TV appearance.

But Nixon did and got the best of JFK. October 15, 2020 More than 4 years ago On Oct. 21, 1960, Republican presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon, left, and Democrat John F. Kennedy participated ...

In fact, 60 years ago today, John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon broke that ground with a presidential debate held from opposite sides of the country. View full post on X.

Going head-to-head with then-Sen. John F. Kennedy in 1960, then-Vice President Nixon looked sweaty and uncomfortable compared to a tan, relaxed Kennedy.

One photo shows the Sept. 26, 1960, debate between then-Vice President Richard Nixon and then-Sen. John F. Kennedy from behind the cameras and lights used in the first-ever televised clash.

With the help of two historians, we take a look back at the 1960 presidential race between Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon.

Luke Nichter credits Richard Nixon for his foresight (“The Ukraine War Wouldn’t Have Surprised Richard Nixon,” op-ed, July 22), yet quotes the former president falsifying history. Nixon ...