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US 1960 Presidential Election
United States presidential election held November 1960. John F. Kennedy narrowly defeated Richard Nixon in one of the closest elections in U.S. history, the first televised debates influencing the outcome.
US 1960 Presidential Election is one of the tracked elections shaping power in United States.
- Year
- 1960
- Country
- United States
- Contested
- President of the United States
- Winner
- John F. Kennedy
- Candidates
- 2
Outcome in context
Kennedy won one of the closest elections in U.S. history, becoming the youngest elected and first Catholic president. The first televised presidential debates shaped the campaign, with Kennedy's telegenic presence contrasting with Nixon's appearance.
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- Candidate fieldFollow the 2 linked candidates and compare who contested this race.
Result recorded
