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America’s First Televised Presidential Debate

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The TV Debate Showdown: Nixon vs. Kennedy

This chapter examines the critical preparations and challenges faced by Nixon as he approached America's first televised presidential debate against Kennedy in 1960. It highlights Nixon's health struggles, contrasting campaign strategies, and the impact of their performances on the electoral landscape.

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