Nixon Quiz

By the late 1950s, what was the most important medium?

• Television

• Radio

• Newspapers

• Internet

How many TV channels were there in the late 1950s?

• 3

• 5

• 10

• 20

Who was the 37th President of the United States?

• John F. Kennedy

• Richard Nixon

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Gerald Ford

Which political party did Richard Nixon belong to?

• Democratic

• Independent

• Republican

• Green

Who was Richard Nixon's Vice President before he became President?

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• He was Eisenhower’s Vice President

How many people watched the first debate between Nixon and JFK?

• 50 million

• 74 million

• 100 million

• 30 million

How did JFK appear during the first debate according to viewers?

• Sweaty and nervous

• Tanned, clean-cut, and fit

• Tired and unprepared

• Angry and aggressive

What was the general perception of Nixon's appearance during the first debate?

• Confident and relaxed

• Tanned and fit

• Sweaty and nervous with a 5 o'clock shadow

• Energetic and enthusiastic

Who did most tv viewers think won the first JFK vs. Nixon debate?

• Nixon

• JFK

• It was a tie

• Neither

According to those who listened on the radio, who did they think won the first JFK vs. Kennedy debate?

• JFK

• Nixon

• It was a tie

• Neither