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John F. Kennedy won the 1960 presidential election defeating Richard Nixon. In the 1960 presidential election John F. Kennedy received 303 electoral votes, Richard Nixon received 219 electoral votes, and Harry Byrd received 15 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Kennedy 34,226,731 and Nixon 34,108,157.
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What presidential trait has become increasingly important since the 1960 election?
a good television presence.
Who ran for president in 1965?
The Democratic candidate for President in 1960 was John F. Kennedy and the Republican candidate was Richard M. Nixon. The election was held on November 8, 1960, with John F. Kennedy winning the Presidency. The election was the closest Presidential race since 1916.
In what way was the 1960 Presidential election a turning point in campaign history?
The first televised debate was done in the 1960 election between Nixon and JFK. Even though it was in black and white Nixon looked old, nervous, and sweaty while JFK looked young, smart, and good looking. This debate changed campaign history.
What was true about president Kennedy victory in the 1960 presidential election?
He won by a small number of votes.
What is the value of 1960 Kennedy half dollar?
Check that coin again. Kennedy wasn't put on the half dollar until 1964.
