Fresh out of hospital and without the benefit of makeup, Richard Nixon ceded a major opportunity to challenge his upstart Democratic foe. ... Nixon and Kennedy's first debate in 1960.

On This Day: First Kennedy-Nixon Debate. ... Nixon, who refused to wear makeup and was recently out of the hospital following a knee injury, appeared pale and sweaty by comparison.

Former President Trump and President Biden's match-up at the CNN Presidential Debate is raising comparisons to John F. Kennedy's debate with Richard Nixon.

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.

US presidential debates have historically been significant, shaping public perceptions. Notable examples include Kennedy vs. Nixon (1960), where Kennedy's polished appearance outshone Nixon. These ...

On Sept. 26, 1960, Vice President Richard M. Nixon and U.S. Sen. John F. Kennedy met for the first ever televised presidential debate.

Presidential candidates Senator John Kennedy, left, and Vice President Richard Nixon posed Sept. 26, 1960, following their debate at a Chicago television studio. AP SEPT. 26, 1960 ...

Weeks before the debate, Nixon paid a visit to Roanoke where he and his wife greeted supporters during his second campaign in Virginia on September 15th. Kennedy would not make an appearance until ...

The first presidential debates, between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, were in 1960 (when Biden and Trump were, respectively, 17 and 14 years old).

Ben Martin photographed the historic first televised debate, between JFK and Nixon, in 1960. His wife shares his memories from that night—and lessons to be learned.

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