United States Vice President Richard Nixon concedes the 1960 Presidential Election to President Elect John F. Kennedy.

The transcript highlights the competitive nature of political contests in America and emphasizes the importance of unity behind elected leaders. It expresses support for Senator Kennedy if he becomes the next president.

What is a key feature of political contests in America according to the speaker?

• They are easy and straightforward.

• They are rarely contested.

• They are intensely fought.

• They are not important.

What does the speaker emphasize about the aftermath of elections?

• The elected leader should be criticized.

• The losing party should continue to contest.

• Unity behind the elected leader is crucial.

• The election results should be ignored.

What is the speaker's stance if Senator Kennedy becomes the next president?

• The speaker will oppose him.

• The speaker will leave politics.

• The speaker will remain neutral.

• The speaker will fully support him.

What does the speaker want the audience to know about their support?

• The speaker's support is wholehearted.

• The speaker's support is conditional.

• The speaker will support only if others do.

• The speaker is undecided.

What does the speaker imply about the election trend?

• It might lead to a new president.

• It is not worth discussing.

• It is irrelevant to the speaker.

• It is a sign of political instability.