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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-001
This folder contains a transcript of the first presidential debate between Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. Topics included agriculture, the economy, education, foreign policy, and medical care for the aged. The debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith with a four person panel including Robert Fleming, Stuart Novins, Charles Warren, and Sander Vanocur. Also included in this folder are newspaper clippings of editorial cartoons.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-023
This folder contains an unofficial transcript of the first presidential debate between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including agriculture, the economy, education, foreign policy, and medical care for the aged. The debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS).