Question

Why were the presidential debates between Kennedy and Nixon important

Answer 1

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Kennedy was seen as the perfect candidate for a new age and for

new ideas. For the first time in American history the candidates

would be asked certain questions and it would be seen how they

answer them and it was done live on TV.

Answer 2

Answer:

In 1960, John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon squared off in the first televised presidential debates in American history. The Kennedy-Nixon debates not only had a major impact on the election’s outcome, but ushered in a new era in which crafting a public image and taking advantage of media exposure became essential ingredients of a successful political campaign. They also heralded the central role television has continued to play in the democratic process.

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