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John F. Kennedy ran for the office of the presidency against Richard M. Nixon, who was the vice president at the time under Republican president Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Kennedy was widely seen as a higly charismatic individual who embraced new methods of politicking during his bid for the presidency.
The Kennedy-Nixon debate was the first televised presidential debate. Kennedy did well in the debate, while Nixon began sweating giving his face the appearance of melting. After viewers of the debate were polled many who saw it felt Kennedy had won, while those who listened to the debate on radio felt Nixon had won. A modern day similarity would be the use of websites like Youtube and facebook in the last election.
Kennedy was also a major supporter of civil rights, and a veteran of WWII. Prior to his bid for president he served as a congressman and a senator.
Kennedy's election is not so much about what he did to get elected, but who he was, and what he later did for the American people.
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Was John F. Kennedy a Dem or Rep?
Kennedy was always a Democrat. Both sides of his family sent Democratic elected officials. He was a Democratic United States Congressman, Senator, and President.
What happened in 1963 - 1964?
John F. Kennedy was assasinaited, there was a bomb that went off in Burmingham, Alabama.
What Countries involved and each country's leader?
The Cuban Missile Crisis- Countries and Leaders. Country 1; Cuba Leader; Fidel Castro Country 2; USA Leader; John F. Kennedy County 3; USSR Leader; Nikita Khroshchev
Who had the greatest impact on American history?
John F. Kennedy, his youth, and modern day ideas were way ahead of his time. This country is far better now beacuse we actually have a man who can look back on for true: patrotism, herorism, and true idealism
What event happened first in world history?
A+ students The Berlin Wall came down. the second new deal began A+ John F. Kennedy was elected President of the United States. John Marshall became Chief Justice
What was john f Kennedy's popular vote?
34,220,911 - Kennedy - 49.7% 34,108, 157 - Nixon - 49.6%
Most people who watched the first televised presidential debate in 1960 believed that who won?
John F. Kennedy
Who are some famous People with initials JK?
j.k. rowling? idk * John F. Kennedy, former US President * John F. Kennedy, Jr.
Why was Lyndon Johnson important to John F. Kennedy and victory in 1960?
Lyndon Johnson secured the Southern vote for Kennedy.
What leader declared that the torch has been passed on to a new generation of Americans?
John F. Kennedy January 20, 1961
Is John F. Kennedy a Christian?
Yes. John F. Kennedy was a Catholic. Despite what some people say, Catholics are Christians.
John F. Kennedy's how was he elected?
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How was John F. Kennedy elected?
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Was John F. Kennedy republican or democratic?
John F Kennedy was a Democrat.
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Which presidents anisals are John F. Kennedy?
John F Kennedy
What were John F. Kennedy's contributions?
John F. Kennedy was in the Navy
