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History of US empire: JFK, Cold War, European colonialism and Bay of Pigs

Geopolitical Economy Report

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John F. Kennedy's Presidential Campaign and the Influence of Television

This chapter explores John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign, focusing on the televised debate with Richard Nixon and the influence of television on American politics. It also discusses Kennedy's opportunistic approach, his focus on the missile gap and the Cuba issue, and mentions anecdotes from the campaign, including his interaction with coal miners in West Virginia.

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