The Election of 1960

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The Election of 1960

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The Election of 1960. The Candidate: Nixon. Republican Current Vice President under Eisenhower Eisenhower was a very popular president House of Representatives, Senator Self Made man – financially couldn’t afford Harvard and Yale even with scholarships Very good debater and orator. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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The Election of 1960

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The Candidate: Nixon

Republican Current Vice President under

Eisenhower Eisenhower was a very

popular president House of Representatives,

Senator Self Made man – financially

couldn’t afford Harvard and Yale even with scholarships

Very good debater and orator

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The Candidate: Kennedy

Well organized campaign Backing of large and wealthy family Handsome and Charismatic Only 43 years old Inexperienced Catholic

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The Results Closest election since 1888 Kennedy won by 119,000 of 68 million votes

cast Had a few thousand more people voted

Republican in TX and IL Nixon would have won

2 issues won Kennedy the election: TV and Civil Rights


John F. Kennedy. The Election of 1960 The election of 1960 was the closest since 1884; Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon by fewer than 119,000 votes.

John F. Kennedy. The Election of 1960 The election of 1960 was the closest since 1884; Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon by fewer than 119,000 votes.

JFK & LBJ 1960-1968 1960 Election Kennedy defeats Nixon by narrowest of margins Nixon assisted by Eisenhower’s popularity and moderate policies Better.

JFK & LBJ 1960-1968 1960 Election Kennedy defeats Nixon by narrowest of margins Nixon assisted by Eisenhower’s popularity and moderate policies Better.

The 1960s. KENNEDY’S PRESIDENCY Election of 1960 Election of 1960 –Nominees Republicans nominated Vice President Richard M. Nixon Democrats nominated.

The 1960s. KENNEDY’S PRESIDENCY Election of 1960 Election of 1960 –Nominees Republicans nominated Vice President Richard M. Nixon Democrats nominated.

The Election of 1960

The Election of 1960

Kennedy 20 sec. 1. Election of 1960 Closest since 1888 Kennedy beat Nixon by 119,000 votes.

Kennedy 20 sec. 1. Election of 1960 Closest since 1888 Kennedy beat Nixon by 119,000 votes.

ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA FORM-6A …...ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA FORM-6A Acknowledgement No._____ (See Rule-8B of Registration of Electors Rules, 1960) (To be filled by office)

ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA FORM-6A …...ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA FORM-6A Acknowledgement No._____ (See Rule-8B of Registration of Electors Rules, 1960) (To be filled by office)

Kennedy and the 1960s Chapter 18. Election of 1960 ► -Two men run in the 1960 election. ► 1.Vice President Richard Nixon (Rep.) ► 2.John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

Kennedy and the 1960s Chapter 18. Election of 1960 ► -Two men run in the 1960 election. ► 1.Vice President Richard Nixon (Rep.) ► 2.John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

The Election of 1960 The Democratic candidate was John Kennedy. The Republican Candidate was Richard Nixon – The key to this election was looking good.

The Election of 1960 The Democratic candidate was John Kennedy. The Republican Candidate was Richard Nixon – The key to this election was looking good.

John F. Kennedy 1960-1963. The Election of 1960 The election of 1960 was the closest since 1884; Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon by fewer than 119,000.

John F. Kennedy 1960-1963. The Election of 1960 The election of 1960 was the closest since 1884; Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon by fewer than 119,000.

Election of 1960 John Kennedy –Democrat Richard Nixon –Republican 1 st Televised Presidential Debate.

Election of 1960 John Kennedy –Democrat Richard Nixon –Republican 1 st Televised Presidential Debate.

The Cold War: Kennedy & Johnson. Election of 1960 John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon First televised debate Kennedy won election primarily because he was.

The Cold War: Kennedy & Johnson. Election of 1960 John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon First televised debate Kennedy won election primarily because he was.

The Stormy Sixties 1960-1968. The Election of 1960 The election of 1960 ushered in a new era in American politics The election of 1960 ushered in a new.

The Stormy Sixties 1960-1968. The Election of 1960 The election of 1960 ushered in a new era in American politics The election of 1960 ushered in a new.

CCF Election Program for 1960

CCF Election Program for 1960

The Kennedy/Johnson Years 1960 -1968 pgs. 502 – 525 Time of peace / prosperity Section 1 - Kennedy & the Cold War Prior to 1960 election - Rivalry betwn.

The Kennedy/Johnson Years 1960 -1968 pgs. 502 – 525 Time of peace / prosperity Section 1 - Kennedy & the Cold War Prior to 1960 election - Rivalry betwn.

The 1960’s. The Kennedy Mystique The Election of 1960 Emphasis on youthful charisma Personality more than issues or platform New Frontier politics focused.

The 1960’s. The Kennedy Mystique The Election of 1960 Emphasis on youthful charisma Personality more than issues or platform New Frontier politics focused.

From 1960 to the 1970s Chapters 28 - 29. Election of 1960 Kennedy vs. Nixon The Debates Catholicism Chicago.

From 1960 to the 1970s Chapters 28 - 29. Election of 1960 Kennedy vs. Nixon The Debates Catholicism Chicago.

JOHN F. KENNEDY & THE NEW FRONTIER. Objective… Summarize the significance of the 1960 election..

JOHN F. KENNEDY & THE NEW FRONTIER. Objective… Summarize the significance of the 1960 election..

1960 Election

1960 Election

1960 Election - MAT Technology Module

1960 Election - MAT Technology Module

Modern America 1960-2000. 1960 The election of 1960 was between Eisenhower’s Vice President, the communist hunter, Richard M. Nixon and Senator John F.

Modern America 1960-2000. 1960 The election of 1960 was between Eisenhower’s Vice President, the communist hunter, Richard M. Nixon and Senator John F.