Question

BRAINLIEST for 20 points - What was the key point of the Kennedy-Nixon debate?

Answer 1

The key point was that Kennedy challenged Nixon to a series of televised debates. It was the first televised presidential debate in American history.

In 1960, 88 % of American homes had television. About 2/3 of the electorate watched the first debate on TV. Nixon was recovering from a knee injury, he looked drained. Kennedy, meanwhile, had been resting in a hotel for an entire weekend, he looked tan and confident.

Most Americans watching the debates voted for Kennedy, most radio listeners seemed to give the edge to Nixon.