He exuded confidence and poise. The power of these televised images revealed itself in post-debate polls. Many radio listeners gave the edge to Nixon. Television viewers, however, overwhelmingly ...

While some presidential debates haven't moved the needle in public opinion, others have provided consequential moments that made or broke campaigns. 1960: John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon The ...

Televised U.S. presidential debates are truly scary. Back in 1960, TV cameras famously caught Vice President Richard Nixon wiping sweat from his face in front of his younger rival, John F.