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Richard Nixon's Faith

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The 1960 Debate: Image, Religion, and Political Fallout

This chapter explores the pivotal 1960 presidential debate, contrasting how radio listeners and television viewers perceived Nixon's performance. It also examines the impact of Kennedy's Catholicism on the election outcome and Nixon's emotional fallout from the debate and its historical implications.

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