The American Presidential Election of 1960

The 1960 presidential election was a historic event, marking the first time Alaska and Hawaii participated. Richard Nixon, the Republican candidate, faced John F. Kennedy, the Democratic nominee. The election was notable for the first televised debates, which many believe influenced the outcome. Kennedy's youth and religion were points of contention, but he ultimately won a narrow victory, becoming the youngest elected president. The election was one of the closest in history, with accusations of voting fraud in key states.

Who was Richard Nixon's running mate in the 1960 presidential election?

• Nelson Rockefeller

• Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.

• Adlai Stevenson

• Lyndon Johnson

Which candidate was chosen by the Democratic Party for the 1960 presidential election?

• Pat Brown

• Hubert Humphrey

• Stuart Symington

• John Kennedy

What was a significant factor in Kennedy's success during the televised debates?

• His experience in foreign policy

• His support from the Rockefeller Republicans

• His appearance and confidence on TV

• His strong economic policies

What was a major criticism against Kennedy during the election?

• His foreign policy stance

• His economic policies

• His youth and religion

• His lack of political experience

What was the outcome of the 1960 presidential election?

• Nixon won by a large margin

• Kennedy won by a narrow margin

• It was a tie, leading to a recount

• Nixon won the popular vote but lost the electoral vote

How many electoral votes did John Kennedy receive in the 1960 election?

• 250

• 303

• 270

• 219

Which states were particularly contentious in terms of voting fraud accusations?

• Florida and Ohio

• Virginia and Georgia

• Texas and Illinois

• California and New York