Question

fill in the blanks:

1. the 1960 election was between john f.kennedy (democrat) and richard nixon (republican).
2. john f. kennedy was a senator and represented the \the new\ generation.
3. richard nixon was eisenhowers vp president and represented the \the old \ generation.
4. american idealism is the belief that the united states can bring positive change to the world.
5. the debate showed the power of tv.
6. jfk won with 49.7 % and nixon had 49.6 %.

round 1 – questions
write the letter and answer.

1. first televised debate took place on:

1. winner of the 1960 election:

1. jfk’s famous speech:

Explanation:

1. First televised debate took place on:

The first televised presidential debate in the 1960 US election (between Kennedy and Nixon) took place on September 26, 1960.

From the given information (point 6: JFK won with 49.7% and Nixon had 49.6%), the winner of the 1960 election was John F. Kennedy (JFK).

JFK's famous speech is the inaugural address where he said "Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country", and also his "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech, but the most iconic from his campaign/early presidency related to his leadership call is the inaugural address - or the "Ask not..." speech. However, the most famous campaign - related or early presidency speech often referenced is his inaugural address, and also the speech where he inspired civic duty. But the most well - known JFK speech is his inaugural address with the line "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country" or his "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech. But in the context of his presidency start, the inaugural address is very famous.

Answer:

September 26, 1960

2. Winner of the 1960 election: