1960 Election- Kennedy vs. Nixon

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    1960 Election

    The 1960 election and events leading to the next election in 1964.

  • The Decision

    The Decision
    John F. Kennedy decides to run for president.

  • Candidacy

    Candidacy
    John F. Kennedy announces his candidacy for the nomination of Democratic candidate,

  • Another Candidacy

    Another Candidacy
    Richard Nixon announces his candidacy for nomination of Republican candidate.

  • A Vice-President Candidate

    A Vice-President Candidate
    Lyndon B. Johnson is nominated for vice-president.

  • Televised Debate

    Televised Debate
    The 1960 campaign for president had the first televised debate.

  • The Election

    The Election
    The presidential race is won by John F. Kennedy, the Democratic candidate from Massachusetts, over Vice President Richard M. Nixon. Kennedy won in the popular vote, by a little more than 120,000 votes, but won in the Electoral College tally, 303 to 219.

  • Kennedy's Assassination

    Kennedy's Assassination
    In Dallas, Texas, President John F. Kennedy is shot by Lee Harvey Oswald. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn into office later that day.