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Kennedy-Nixon Debate

Kennedy-Nixon Debate. Rieg Name: _____________ . The Great Debate. Public Reaction. “We thought Nixon was clobbered.” "Debate Score: Kennedy up, Nixon down.” “Fatigue, a lack of make up, and heavy perspiration that made him appear nervous and almost sinister.”

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Kennedy-Nixon Debate

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  1. Kennedy-Nixon Debate RiegName: _____________

  2. The Great Debate

  3. Public Reaction • “We thought Nixon was clobbered.” • "Debate Score: Kennedy up, Nixon down.” • “Fatigue, a lack of make up, and heavy perspiration that made him appear nervous and almost sinister.” • Looking at Nixon, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley reportedly said, "My God, they've embalmed him before he even died."

  4. Chicago, September 26, 1960 • First time in American history that presidential candidates debated face-to-face on television. • Debate #1 viewed by 70 million people. • Series of 4 debates, viewer ship declined with each successive meeting.

  5. Debate 3

  6. The Truman factor • Nixon staffers accuse Kennedy of breaking the rules by taking notes. • Truman: “Anyone who voted for Nixon should Go to hell.” • Kennedy responded that he might have preferred other language, but that no one was going to change 73-year old Truman. • President should set a good example of dignity and decency for children. • Nixon refused to debate in 1968 and 1972.

  7. Kennedy-Nixon Debates • No Comment • Democrats FDR, Truman, & Wilson • Agrees with JFK • President should not say who gave advice • More government aid and control • No certain road to white house • Get America moving again. • Eliminate subsidies

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