The First Kennedy-Nixon Debate of 1960

September 26, 1960: Vice President Richard Nixon and Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy square off for the first televised presidential debate.

[@elitestar]

This is how it should be. Both men were in their 40s, and speaking coherently. We don't need our nominees to be in their 80s please

[@MagicalSkyWizard]

Breaking: Jimmy Carter to run for 2nd term!!!!

[@eyelessclowned]

80 year olds are easier to manipulate and are less likely to disobey orders

[@Wangchung405]

Joe is the only one who can’t form a sentence.

[@INeverWanted2010]

No candidates in their 80's AND no convicted felons, right guys?

[@LeTangKichiro]

Can we not feed AI with Eisenhower speeches and writings for a year and then have AI Eisenhower as President?

[@ShotByZy]

The fact that jfk mentioned majority of the issues that are still present today in America shows they’ve been well aware with no intent on changing it for decades

[@prettygirlstrap]

That’s crazy as i was watching this i said the same thing the democrats had the SAME policy FOREVER. Horrible policies never any great results. I would of been voting for Nixon if i was born in this time smh

[@cliffhamilton2857]

True, but these were MUCH different times.

[@MatthewYoung-bq6rn]

Yes and after he exposed the shadow government they killed him.

[@xrpkidotec520]

Lmfao yup goes to show how long our democratic process has been stagnant on actual growth. We are still talking, or maybe these politicians are still using the same old script to buy our votes. I honestly think we've been infiltrated. And there's spiritual warfare now blatantly involved.

[@gabejackson5425]

🎯🎯🎯

[@Cheddarific]

Nixon: “I respect the sincerity [of Kennedy].” Wow so civil. I miss this!

[@justinfigueroa8113]

in 2024 they gon argue bout who better than who at golf

[@robertfoeller9215]

Came here for a palate cleanser after that one

[@bbradley92]

In 2024 they won’t even be able to write a grammatically correct sentence and instead opt for Ebonics like “gon” and “bout.” Pathetic.

[@justinfigueroa8113]

@@bbradley92 i’m pathetic but yet you took time out your day to say this 😬 take the night off pal

[@doofuscawt]

@@justinfigueroa8113 didnt take him 10 seconds to write a comment

[@josephzastocki2815]

Bro called it 😂😂😂

[@Youtubehandle579]

32:23 Nixon correcting a false question aimed at Kennedy. The level of civility is unrecognizable 😮

[@ADPax10]

Not to mention there are high school student debates floating all around YT where we can watch 17 year olds debating hard or dark topics of war and prejudice, and being civil and kind to each other. Not to mention well-thought out (for that age). Yet we have legitimate children in our highest positions in current era 😑

[@sgx9874]

​@@ADPax10 The laws of conduct and civility that dictate student debate clubs unfortunately do not translate to the realm of politics in america, not least because there is no one looking over their shoulder to ensure they do so unlike in a student or college board.

[@badcornflakes6374]

​@@sgx9874 Thanks to Trump we attack people's character more than anything

[@Tiberious_Of_Elona]

some 25,000+ US soldiers died while Nixon wanted to stay in Vietnam. He was a fucking horrible president when it came to protecting innocent Americans from peril

[@AC-jh3pn]

This is what we need . Both men trying their best to tell the truth and call out the bs. Now days you would need to real time independently fact check every single statement made . Now they just twist things to fit their narrative.

[@bradleymcgivney5305]

Almost stunning the opposing parties aren’t calling each other the worst things allowable.

[@HK00088]

They both were against jewery

[@Tiberious_Of_Elona]

some 25,000+ US soldiers died while Nixon wanted to stay in Vietnam. He was a fucking horrible president when it came to protecting innocent Americans from peril

[@HK00088]

@@bradleymcgivney5305 president nixon said we must never give lsrael blank checks and to make peace with them and their neighbors he said this angered lsrael

[@bradleymcgivney5305]

@@HK00088 oy vey

[@ThomasMoriarty-fu7mp]

Jew hater​@@HK00088

[@turtledog5050]

0/10 not enough golf. Not enough name-calling. too much productive substance.

[@4345C]

😂😂😂

[@ralphlee5399]

Excellent analysis!! 👍

[@andredoco1111]

Indeed my friend. Indeed.

[@SirChristoferus]

_”I’ll tell you this, Joe. I personally paid for a miniature golf course to be built behind this studio. I even brought two golf clubs and a dozen golf balls. Half and half, Joe. Half and half, that’s generosity. Will you take me up on my offer? Will you prove your worth in the greatest sport in America? You have the stage, Joe. Let’s hear it.”_

[@Hakudoshi23]

Brain rot comment

[@ronimusprime6798]

Everybody is talking about Kennedy and Nixon but forget that the moderator asks genuine and thought provoking questions.

[@BiGG_X]

How often was the moderator cut off or they didnt answer the moderators question at all? Being genuine goes both ways. How many times did they cut each other off? See the problem? Before you point fingers elsewhere, look within.

[@Annieisfreejustlikebutterflies]

I remember this debate on Television and discussing it with my father in kindergarten. Kennedy made a statement that should be repeated. Guess might be smart because learned to read from one lesson from my father. Sucked my kindergarten teacher did not believe me.

[@markberryhill2715]

I didn't attend kindergarten, but have the distinction of being part of Johnson's first headstart class of 1968 and I knew how to read and write before I started school as well thanks to my mother and the ten volume Children's picture Bible. ​@@Annieisfreejustlikebutterflies

[@BillNelson-f9n]

In hind sight the deep state was tuned in!

[@hhhllkk88]

@@Annieisfreejustlikebutterfliessounds like you are feeling stuck and like you haven’t made it far enough. You are smart, keep going

[@MissLauraSquared]

12:47 Such a beautiful and respectful way to disagree with someone. I wish politicians today still had the same open respect for each other.

[@Wopedomer]

Yea. But wait wasn’t Nixon the one who was behind watergate? So he kinda became the villain he originally hated

[@MissLauraSquared]

@@WopedomerYep, he definitely changed and then paved the way for how politicians conduct themselves today. I was just admiring the respect they had for each other in this 1960 debate, in particular.

[@youngkale2685]

@@MissLauraSquaredpeople used to be so proper. Everyone respected each other for the most part. :(

[@pecomadalosso]

@@MissLauraSquaredif o e didn’t respect other, people would condemn him for 3 generations. The people defines their leaderships. Kamala serve the dumbs or those who wants to be better served by populism.

[@jerrodgamble5686]

You can blame the ideological division on the Media

[@user-jc8rz2jj9r]

True gentlemen, both respected and having respect for EACH OTHER! I miss common sense and maturity.

[@arricammarques1955]

The age of civility is greatly missed. Before hyperinflation eroded the middle class. RFK Jr. for president for 2024.

[@SnottysSnuff]

Yea biden is a joke Trump 2024!!

[@user-bl6ne3hc6n]

Ya, remember they were friends,

[@jonatanwestholm]

And not at least: respect for the voter and the citizen by having an actual adult debate.

[@seancrockett896]

Thank Trump

[@MambaMentalady]

Who is watching this thinking both of these gents would mop the floor with current day ?

[@abrahamlincoln1600]

They’d be old as balls

[@Wendlinger]

Kennedy and Nixon mopping the floor? What do you mean???

[@AceHuman]

​@@Wendlingerits a phrase

[@Jaylamah529]

They would be “dead presidents”

[@shushanto]

​@Wendlinger It's a figure of speech. She said Kennedy and Nixon would "mop the floor" with Biden or Trump, meaning Kennedy and Nixon would beat 2024 candidates very easily.

[@Elsolocup]

Idiocracy is a real, very important issue in 2024

[@farbodmehdizadeh6337]

It’s interesting how Kennedy starts with a quote said by Lincoln 100 years prior to this. Little did he know that he would end up the same fate as Lincoln

[@CoercedJab]

:(

[@MaurickSh]

There are a lot of little coincidences between his life and Abraham’s!

[@BrandonMcClanahan]

@@MaurickShthe list of things is wild that they had that many similarities by pure coincidence.

[@colinl5951]

And help blacks

[@makaveli3189]

He was also shot in a Lincoln car

[@kayceehill7157]

Kennedy and Nixon would both be so disappointed in America today.

[@euphegenia]

Who cares, they’re just dead white men, right?

[@KoldAsHell]

Without a doubt

[@gatomike26]

Yeah Kennedy cheated on his wife in the white house and Nixon was involved in Watergate gate they were pioneers.

[@the_virtualboy]

Who gives a fuck what Nixon would think he was corrupt

[@MaurickSh]

@@the_virtualboyhis biggest crime was being caught. Every president follows a different set of rules than us.

[@healthfadsfade]

My god we have become idiots 😂. Both of these men are remarkable

[@Tiberious_Of_Elona]

some 25,000+ US soldiers died while Nixon wanted to stay in Vietnam. He was a fucking horrible president when it came to protecting innocent Americans from peril

[@ryanmcglone7181]

This 😢

[@LabKritter]

We're idiots but mr. Watergate is "remarkable"?

[@BananaPhoPhilly]

@@LabKritterLol literally every president has done the same kinda thing he did. He just got caught

[@LabKritter]

@@BananaPhoPhilly that just proves my point further. None of these "men" are remarkable. They are all the same person. Scumbags

[@jimroberts3750]

Listening to these men and listening to any politician of late, is just disturbing and worrisome.

[@KadarOfficial-lg2zr]

I’m 24 that 2020 debate is the reason I’m here… the contrast on how debates where and how they are now should be studied in middle and high school social studies/ history class

[@robertosso5210]

and its ashame they didnt allow Jfks nephew to be in the debate

[@warehousedave7937]

Trump would mop the floor with both these goons. They sound like today's typical politician. Nothing has changed about how they speak and how they lie for votes and power.

[@bradders9743]

@@robertosso5210 What lol, why would they? He's irrelevant

[@robertosso5210]

@@bradders9743 what are you talking aboit hes the best candidate out of the 3

[@RobertoLopez-zb5dd]

I was nine when they had this debate and I remember it so well, not really understanding the language but I can remember thinking that it was brutal. I’m now going on 73 and what I’m watching now in 2024 is off the charts disgusting, unhinged and dangerous.

[@BorisBecker1872]

Could you imagine Kennedy attacking Nixon over having sex with a porn star? 🤮

[@Unknown-pv6fr]

God bless you!

[@MissLauraSquared]

I can imagine why you thought that when you were a child. We have so much media now and are exposed to so much that when we see people disagreeing like this today that we are so desensitized to it. It’s not a big deal. However, back in the 50s, when the only regular media were the 3ish channels on TV and daily newspaper, seeing something like this was much more jarring because there was no desensitization to these types of disagreements. I’m 33 years old right now and it is so refreshing to watch this after seeing the Biden/Trump debate last month. I completely agree with you that the current style of debate in our country is disgusting, unhinged, and dangerous. It really makes me ashamed that these are the people in our country for children to look up to. My daughter will be 5 years old in October and I have no desire for her to see any of the debates (even in the background as she’s coloring or something) because of how awfully the candidates treat one another. It is shameful.

[@mckessa17]

Politics is attracting dummies now

[@nor1056]

Search islamic religion before you gone world Plse

[@007diego2]

So this is what a presidential debate is supposed to look like

[@StuMarston]

All of a sudden Nixon's performance doesn't seem so bad.

[@ccirish4519]

He was great. He looked great. I think he looked better than Kennedy.

[@401BAA]

@@ccirish4519Lier but I agree, they both are a good 10 times better than what we have today. They have the moral and standards of what we teach kindergarteners, which is absolutely necessary. They are mature. This is an adult.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@ccirish4519 I agree right away because Kennedy literally started out with “wyt” guilt BS and “oh the poor Basketball Americans - they need more EVERYTHING from us!” 🙄 It couldn’t possibly be a large lQ gap, right Kennedy?! Liberia was created for a reason!

[@christopherpooler5398]

He dominated JFK

[@rustyshackelford7118]

@@anti-ethniccleansing465he wanted a government that helps people who need the most help. Sounds like a good idea to me.

[@elizabethmchugh9811]

They were both so articulate and intelligent. They are a joy to listen to.

[@CK-vc4lq]

Right! It’s actually enjoyable to listen to. They both speak so well, there is no nonsense, just coherent and respectful debate. The lack of ad hominem and chaos means despite my opinions of the two, I somehow feel completely open to hear what they both have to say!! Something I can’t say about todays politicians.

[@silentambitionbronxgold2410]

Wow, this is a professional debate so much that each opponent respect themselves immensely. So inspirational 💯🦾

[@aidyn5916]

Back when candidates could talk about one thing for 8 minutes straight

[@Knifymoloko]

Great point. The media has definitely contributed to the dumbing down of presidential discourse.

[@aidyn5916]

@@Knifymoloko absolutely, if not inspired it in the first place

[@RiggyRonnie]

Donald Trump still has the intelligence to do so though. Can’t say the same about Biden and Harris.

[@aidyn5916]

@@RiggyRonnie if only man. he’s let me down every time he opens his mouth. tangents on top of tangents, they’re all way too out of touch with actual policy to make any convincing argument one way or another.

[@robertpolityka8464]

Five things to note: 1. JFK and Nixon came to the Congress on the same day. Nixon is only 4 years older than JFK. Compared to Trump and Biden, the candidates of 1960 are kids... 2. Both Nixon and JFK served in the World War II. One major result of the war, was the ability of politicians of both parties to find "common ground" on certain issues, such as the G.I. Bill, Food Stamps, and National Security. It's hard to find any type of common ground, in the backgrounds of Trump and Biden, except that both of them appeared on the national scene for decades. 3. Both the Republican and Democratic Parties at the time, have conservative and liberal wings. The GOP had the Rockefeller Republicans and the Goldwater Republicans. The Democrats had the northern liberal wing, as well as the southern conservative wings. Both Nixon and Kennedy had to appear almost as centrists to get their nomination. Compromise, is a must, to get anything done in the 1950s and early 1960s. The Political Landscape of 2020, had Presidential Candidates having to come across as more appealing to the party base, than to the center. 4. The Congress is much more polarized today, than it was in 1960. Although the Democrats controlled almost two-thirds of both branches of The Congress, the bulk of the power within the Congress, rested with Southern Conservatives (Dixiecrat) who dominate the chairmanships of the key committees. These Dixiecrats, once elected, are essentially members for life. They accumulate seniority, dominate the key committees, and are unlikely to leave, except on their own accord. A Dixiecrat who chairs a key committee, such as Armed Services, might decline a Cabinet Spot, such as Secretary of Defense, because he rather control the Defense Department, from the other side of Pennsylvania Avenue. 5. JFK might propose new ideas, but realizes that he needs even higher majorities within the Congress, because of the alliance of Dixiecrats and Republicans. He needs more liberals within the Democratic Caucus of both the House and The Senate, but he also realizes that the Dixiecrats will likely remain in power, after his time as President. Despite the power the President has as a Party Leader, the odds of him being able to get rid of a Southern Democratic Congressman is slim. Most Dixiecrats can survive the primaries, when reelection comes, and the general election is typically a "rubber stamp".. Nixon is in the position of having to having to publicly defend the Eisenhower Administration, even if he disagrees with certain aspects of the President's agenda. At the same time, he also wants to provide some changes without offending the President (who is still the most popular politican at the time). Nixon is also bound, not to talk about certain aspects of National Security, like saying that the "missle gap" is false. The Congress of 2023, has very few moderates in either chamber. Almost all Democrats are liberals and almost all Republicans are conservatives. Compromise has become a "dirty word" in 2023.

[@haydenmalesky2518]

Compromise is how you get things done. Our representatives have seem to forgotten that.

[@ccirish4519]

Kennedy had a personal Dr called Dr feel good. Cheated constantly and was insanely open about it. Nixon was just Nixon.

[@Infinite_Jester]

Thanks for this post. Very informative.

[@greatkentuckian9032]

Gave you your 100th like. This analysis is very much true, and should be seen by many others.

[@4vars]

130th like this is so true.

[@billwyman9780]

Nixon was against giving the federal government the power to rule over education, boy was he ever correct.

[@BlackSparrowTech]

A record isn't something to stand on; a record is something to build on. ~ Nixon That is a truly insightful statement.

[@worstusername22]

Yeah a few gems from both candidates.

[@jayg339]

Nixon definitely had his flaws and made some mistakes in office(a certain hotel named Watergate being one) but he was as sharp a political mind as any. Incredibly intelligent and a man who knew the workings of government and geopolitics as well as anyone.

[@WhiteNoise493]

​@jayg339 but he was a dirtbag in every sense of the word and an idiot. He's the first president to record himself committing crimes.

[@Tiberious_Of_Elona]

@@jayg339 How many innocent Americans died on his watch in Vietnam? He wanted to keep the war going to. Very intelligent when it came to geopolitics aslong as it didnt involve warfare. Outside of that he was useless as a President and got many people killed.

[@Tiberious_Of_Elona]

some 25,000+ US soldiers died while Nixon wanted to stay in Vietnam. He was a fucking horrible president when it came to protecting innocent Americans from peril

[@digge546]

JFK's whole opening speech, he didn't bash Nixon one time. Policy and issues over mudslinging

[@Laissez-faire402]

Are you deaf? The opening speech is implying the Eisenhower administration (where Nixon was VP) spent 8 years doing a terrible job and is responsible for the US "falling behind" the USSR. Take off the rose tinted glasses.

[@julianvelez5959]

They treated each other with so much respect is simply amazing !!!

[@marcieforrest6658]

Who is watching this now after the debacle that was the Trump/Biden debate?

[@cheemooo]

Me lol

[@Zatulhu]

Same

[@Arodynamics]

Same haha

[@annmurphy9558]

@@Arodynamics Same too lol

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

Same here. People knew had to debate back then

[@josephbyron7004]

Idk, I feel like both of these guys are great.

[@shittin_on_the_job]

Nixon would've had my vote.

[@koreanculturefan]

What about Biden?

[@turnip1744]

Back when all politicians were conservative.

[@nobodyreally7339]

@@turnip1744yes, Kennedy, the new deal democrat was conservative

[@nobodyreally7339]

@@turnip1744people like you would’ve voted for George Wallace

[@jonnythebankxbandit7300]

Love seeing how respectful they are of each other

[@annymaytiedye2055]

Notice that the debate moderator does not appear to take sides or field questions in favor of one candidate or the other, but rather seems to take a neutral stance very unlike the networks of today. Very much more fair

[@neuro944]

I think the recent CNN debate was pretty neutral

[@matticus3110]

@neuro944 It was. Definitely a pleasant surprise.

[@OmniDan26]

@@matticus3110 bot

[@russellmuscle7434]

​@@neuro944it was only neutral because they couldn't hide brandons stupidity

[@matticus3110]

@@OmniDan26 Clown

[@AdalineBizinski]

They delivered their messages without disrespect or insults. It was still a united America with a purpose for growth and prosperity.

[@Laissez-faire402]

That simply isn't true. Kennedy deliberately misrepresented the Eisenhower administration, falsely claiming there was a "missile gap" between the US and USSR. I.E. Kennedy LIED. The so-called civility of the period was a mirage.

[@GjaP_242]

"I like America, just as everybody else does. I love America, I gotta say that. But America will be judged." 13:24 Quote attributed to Bob Dylan

[@GjaP_242]

Different for those who were watching and listening to a video of a live Bach concert here! 38:00

[@nzelver559]

The reason for that is that those were the 60s and very little has happened at that point in the US. As years went by - you had technology, wars, and greed take over the US and if you look at today's US - 90% of the people we thought were heroes ended up being corrupt and perverted. So of course, the situation is different, there were still secrets back then, people maintained their level of heroism without being exposed.

[@GjaP_242]

But there are times when you realize your heroes have feet of clay.

[@jackshrimp]

Wat a debate! Respect for both candidates for the dignified way they conducted themselves, no lies , cursing, BS ! Salute to both

[@mismakabel3342]

At the age of 43 years, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was both the youngest elected President of the United States and the second-youngest president of the United States to take office after Theodore Roosevelt who was 42 when he took office.

[@Luluaya11]

I wish our candidates were close to this age now. Knowing they are going to be mid 80’s final term is scary.

[@rndlkb10]

Both candidates would be president anyway

[@6figureetal]

Ye,one got assassinated, the other gotvframef

[@sgx9874]

The greatest leaders are always the ones which meet the most tragic of fates. ...Sometimes the world just cant accept it, the ones who stand out too much from the world, some people just cant accept that and have to tear down any light in the world that might strive to slip in.

[@jbreitz87]

Look I love Nixon because of his understanding of meeting half way to those who he didn't agree with. But JFK would have been the best leader.

[@user-gl9jv4le6m]

​@@sgx9874Although I am agreeing with you but this theory only works in America

[@Vicente-en2zx]

After watching the video I have tons of respect for the Richard Nixon Foundation posting the full debate with no edits. This is interesting as he lost in that election to the Senator and eventual president, John F. Kennedy.

[@NixonFoundation]

Thank you!

[@peasy-s7r]

You mean JFK? But yea great content 👌 👏

[@brokebanshee92]

I’m kind of surprised by the substance of what they’re saying. I actually understand what they want to do if they want to get into office. It feels coherent in contrast to elections now, holy shit.

[@caryg4638]

You know exactly what Trump wants to do and what he did. And I agree with you: What does Kamala want to do? Who in the world knows?

[@crackheadscience7769]

@@caryg4638 Yeah stuck between scared of knowing what Trump is going to do vs not knowing what Kamala is going to do

[@strangebrew1231]

People who watched it on TV thought Kennedy won. And people who listened on the radio thought Nixon won

[@doofuscawt]

why is that tho

[@Shepherd313]

Perfect comment

[@slipperywhale2167]

@@doofuscawt Kennedy “looked” more confident on TV than Nixon.

[@DUFFAL02]

@@doofuscawt because Kennedy was made for TV. He was clean cute, attractive, wore makeup, and was more appealing to watch. Nixon wasnt.

[@doofuscawt]

@@DUFFAL02 ok

[@deannastafford5762]

They are still debating the SAME EXACT THING that we are today !! And NOTHING HAS CHANGED !!

[@OmniDan26]

Now we have millions on millions of illegal immigrants and people chopping off kids dongs.

[@RtaniDean]

They all are literal talking heads for the cyst stem, All of them. Period.

[@mmarshfairc3]

@@RtaniDeanNope. That’s childish. These are real material changes that have been prevented from happening due to the same types of people preventing it. The entire “system” has shifted rightward since Reagan. Extreme individualism, pro business policies, tax cuts, and so on were made the norm. It’s not a conspiracy that teddy roosevelt proposed most of what we’re fighting for in his progressive act of 1912… that’s just how these things work. Good things are achieved with lots of hard work across generations and through coalition building across decades.

[@Aran_chini]

No it’s much worse.

[@alexandermutune6131]

What changes do you expect in debates?Most issues are trans-generational.They will still exist even in 2050.

[@wesleyhay3881]

I really love this. Thank you for practically bringing history alive!!

[@RyanSmith-wo2pi]

Nice ears

[@paulsbunions8441]

17:45 "our party produced woodrow wilson" Yeah thats not the flex it used to be lol

[@byzantinegold]

Yeah... the dude played Birth of a Nation in the White House and had a stroke, hid it and stayed in office

[@jrg5315]

Crazy how he was somewhat popular back then. Now 2000s and up we know how absolutely awful he was

[@Bklyn93]

Outside of the racism, every aspect of the modern Democratic Party was created by Wilson. Internationalism, favor of worker's rights, favor of a safety net, women's rights, etc.

[@Bklyn93]

@@jrg5315 Outside of the racism, every aspect of the modern Democratic Party was created by Wilson. Internationalism, favor of worker's rights, favor of a safety net, women's rights, etc.

[@numbersindia5312]

@@Bklyn93internationalism is the worst thing he did along with creating a federal reserve.

[@lifeisgood934]

Amazing debate. Exactly how it should be.

[@trevorphilips5677]

What has happened to our political integrity? We need this attitude in politics

[@bloodmooneddotavi]

One word: corruption

[@trevorphilips5677]

@@bloodmooneddotavi damn right, unfortunately

[@ccirish4519]

Do you think these guys weren't corrupt?

[@jrsthesedays925]

@@ccirish4519these guys are idiots. They act like Nixon was a saint because he’s a gentleman in this debate

[@ssnabell]

But what is their handicap?

[@MajesticOak]

As of 2024, both candidates (Trump & Biden) were old enough to have watched this live back in the day. Wonder if they ever thought back on this...

[@yerintaem]

Trump wouldn’t have even cared to look/hear about it. Biden probably looked at it in awe

[@granthuie3183]

And litterally would have been watching it after graduating college, they are way too old

[@Shadowcu123]

@@yerintaemBiden would be sniffing and eating ice cream

[@MrMannyjr69]

Yea looked at it but cant remember any of it.. ​@@yerintaem

[@fawkewe]

Not only that but, Biden would be old enough to vote in the election, making it *relevant* to Biden. Trump was only 14, so he probably didn’t care that much but, he still could’ve seen it and remembered it well.

[@timbenson880]

I was 2 years old and got to stay up late to watch this debate. Both men are articulate, intelligent, respectful and informative. Even the media asking the questions were very impressive. I slept like a baby that night, knowing, our country was strong and these men both believed, whole heartedly, that they could benefit our county, even more, if they were elected. Unfortunately, a great man was taken away from us.

[@tipsydoodle]

😂😂

[@twincherry4958]

​@@tipsydoodle Who knew Einstein was American 😅

[@danbooher5843]

U were 2 yrs old, u don't remember nothing. Don't lie.

[@timbenson880]

I'm a very old soul...

[@tipsydoodle]

@@danbooher5843 🤣 he stayed up late to watch the debate. He slept like a literal 2 year old baby knowing the country was strong with these 2 men. 😂

[@vickaps]

Nixon was such an impressive intellect.

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

The Wisdom of Solomon

[@yourfriendraiden]

Nixon was a racist

[@cliffhamilton2857]

And a phenomenal president.

[@Tiberious_Of_Elona]

@@cliffhamilton2857 some 25,000+ US soldiers died while Nixon wanted to stay in Vietnam. He was a fucking horrible president when it came to protecting innocent Americans from peril

[@Tiberious_Of_Elona]

some 25,000+ US soldiers died while Nixon wanted to stay in Vietnam. He was a fucking horrible president when it came to protecting innocent Americans from peril

[@Realbillball]

Anyone who runs for office these days should watch this debate closely. In sports we are used to better and better performance as the years go by. In political conversation not so much. This is a presidential debate with an actual intellectual temperature.

[@forgetful9845]

Its more complex. It doesnt just get better as time goes on. Thinge were really uncivil in the senate circa 1859

[@Realbillball]

@@forgetful9845 The Senate in 1859....ouch.... If only we could travel back in time with a video camera. It would have been quite a shitfest, I guess.

[@forgetful9845]

@@Realbillball en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caning_of_Charles_Sumner

[@thecollinzboy]

Intellectual temperature? Stfu

[@Realbillball]

@@thecollinzboy What the hell is that supposed to mean?

[@Alexia24601]

This makes me so nostalgic for the days when presidential candidates were this intelligent, serious and well-spoken!

[@Jdat1212]

Absolutely! Such a huge difference right in our face.

[@Tiberious_Of_Elona]

some 25,000+ US soldiers died while Nixon wanted to stay in Vietnam. He was a fucking horrible president when it came to protecting innocent Americans from peril

[@jonasstenbacka8218]

John F. Kennedy: I would like to take this opportunity to express my fondness for Duff beer. [cheers] Richard Nixon: Uh, I'd also like to express my fondness for that particular beer. [boos] Homer: The man never drank a Duff in his life.

[@ffnovice7]

I feel like the Simpsons and Futurama gave Nixon a raw deal

[@Sp00n15]

@@ffnovice7 History in general gives him a raw deal.

[@Kdowg222]

​​@@Sp00n15what you mean by raw deal like no condom

[@xxmemewizardxxps2902]

What the hell happened to the leadership of this country.

[@papabird4425]

It's chosen by increasingly stupid people. Americans no longer have the requisite intelligence for representative democracy.

[@Aldinonexilus]

Media embellishment has improved. These two would be equally as hated as our two current candidates this day in age. You would still be asking the same question. It's the manipulation by the media that has been mastered, not the deterioration of candidacy.

[@antoninus7600]

​@@AldinonexilusWell you do have to admit that democrat politicians today have fallen to rock bottom

[@TheLyricsGuy]

@@AldinonexilusAgreed. And don't forget the internet.

[@offgrid6789]

I would just like to point out not a woman in the room men aren't in charge of the country anymore, I say this with a love and respect for women just stating a fact, on top of this half our government thinks men are actually women and women are actually men and we are debating this on stage and actually passing legislation on this I wonder what all the interviewers and the men on stage would think of that topic today lol 😂, also politicians today lack a general understanding on economics and are fiscally irresponsible hence why half our government is campaigning on socialism both these candidates addressed the risk of communism

[@izzynextdoor1]

So used to seeing Nixon’s head in a jar with water, it’s odd looking at him as a full bodied human lol

[@p.l.larose3851]

WOW . . the news guys are actually pleasant people.

[@bowlingstoned2113]

Respect for one another even though they were opposite wings. Nowadays politicians could stand to watch this as a reference to how to conduct a proper debate. One of the best parts of this is how Nixon politely disagreed and didn't go up and just shred JFK.

[@TX_BoomSlang]

Don't be deceived, Tricky Dick and the ratf'ers pulled some shady shit in his campaigns.

[@yolobuck2553]

​@@bowlingstoned2113fast-forward and ask them how pleasant they would be after they assassinated one and forced the other out of office

[@bethmcclerren8110]

We once had intelligence in politics.😢

[@gypzs9]

There used to be general intelligence and a thing called common sense, which is dreadfully absent in 2024.

[@dave4342]

Chinese have the highest average Iq

[@ccirish4519]

Your nostalgia has made you dumb

[@MattIsTheCat]

​@@gypzs9Now we have artificial intelligence 😂.

[@yourfriendraiden]

Vote RFK!

[@ChessGrandmaster]

They actually responded to the questions asked!

[@JonathanBresnihan77]

I had to come to this after that Biden-Trump debacle. This is such a wonderful example of how a debate SHOULD be.

[@marwanselim94]

Very impressive. Two gentlemen. 👏🏻

[@1337Frederick]

Very interesting that both candidates were both intellectuals and gentlemen. They kept on focus and completely on topic. Those were very different times, when two parties could clearly debate economy, while making separate but good points. Great video. Thanks.

[@Tiberious_Of_Elona]

Kamala would destroy Nixon today wtf are you talking about. Nixon got an insane amount of Americans killed because he wanted to keep Vietnam going at all costs.

[@qm1046]

Who’s watching after the 2024

[@ghulammohiudin6886]

me and I'm not even American

[@MV-dg7fx]

Me too - and not American either! They knew how to debate in those days.

[@adamhay5475]

Me. needed to hear what it sounded like when 2 president's weren't petty and debated their ideals professionally

[@AP-gb3eb]

Me lol

[@davefuller84]

Needed to after that dumpster fire on CNN. These two really had class and ideas.

[@richardzenith5231]

Were they using a teleprompter for their speeches? I am very much impressed if they were not. They did not use filler words, nor did they stumble in their impeccable elocution.

[@FairyKid64]

Thanks for uploading this in the original 4:3 aspect ratio instead of trying to fit it in a 16:9 widescreen frame like a lot of other channels do. Well done!

[@cristerosoul]

ironically both of these men are better for America than the last presidents of the past 3 decades.

[@alexrush918]

Elaborate please

[@PRubin-rh4sr]

Bush was pretty bad but he was dealt in a pretty bad situation. Obama inherited it and did a good job not escalating. Trump undid much of it. Biden was incompetent and cant fix Trump's mess.

[@coolguy9616]

@@alexrush918they helped build this country which we are currently so keen to destroy

[@mmarshfairc3]

@@coolguy9616Why would someone who who wants to accrue wealth also want to destroy the very country they exploit to get that? You make no sense. Childish .

[@coolguy9616]

@@mmarshfairc3 im talking about unbridled escalating socialist ideology policies, which will be the downfall of this country.

[@suhyunkim3589]

"It's just a storm Dick"

[@Peanutbutterfella]

🤣 🧟‍♂️

[@IhavenoballsandImustscream]

Sounds like someone breaking in

[@doodlebob3758]

​@@Peanutbutterfella"SIDDOWN!"

[@ICUPcomedygold]

@@doodlebob3758”Zombies” *said in a hilariously nonchalant tone*

[@Edgehead991]

SOUNDS LIKE SOMEONES BREAKING IN

[@BrianG-x4u]

I was 10 yeats old and remember both of them. Polite and respectful.

[@cozygamingandvideos3914]

Nixon always had a problem with sweat, and Kennedy referred to Africa as a country.

[@greggrozdanis5737]

Plus I think Nixon was recovering from a leg injury, which probability hurt his ability to look calm and cool

[@mariahenrich9602]

I read that people that were following this on the radio thought Nixon was the better candidate and those watching tv chose Kennedy.

[@angelosalvatoredelouisa]

As someone who I don't remember why but my history teacher in 7th grade had us listen to audio of it I can admit Nixon had an impressive intellect had I been alive I would have voted for Kennedy anyway I believe he won the debate

[@paulsbunions8441]

​@greggrozdanis5737 you can kinda see it at around 19:00. He's favoring his right leg for sure

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@angelosalvatoredelouisa Because you’re a lefty w/o common sense.

[@snoweysponge3299]

When Kennedy was done with his initial speech, Nixon’s thought must have been “OH Fuck, how am I gonna top that😰”

[@CoercedJab]

Lmao fr 😂

[@ciminelm]

And then one-upped him. Did you watch that part?

[@KosmoKas-n3n]

Nixon decimated him. Kennedy was the usual feel good with no substance- just unrealistic hope and “equality”. Nature is not fair nor equal.

[@jimpurcell2937]

A record is not something to stand on, a record is something to build on. Well said Nixon. I truly wished both parties today would stand on things like this, and with the same respect these two men had.

[@murdlep3463]

we should really stop treating politics like sports bruh, can we have this back

[@fuoco1365]

Genuinely man. I want people who actually thing before they speak and speak to Americans as a whole not a half

[@murdlep3463]

@@fuoco1365 our modern style of debates started in the Obama era where candidates could address each other and personal details rather than strictly policy... we all see how that turned out 🤦

[@L1lGarbage]

Too many rednecks treating this shit like nascar

[@Tiberious_Of_Elona]

some 25,000+ US soldiers died while Nixon wanted to stay in Vietnam. He was a fucking horrible president when it came to protecting innocent Americans from peril

[@user-fp9wl3me5x]

​@murdlep3463 I'm from Finland and I've been watching american politics for at least 15 years. It has been sad to see American politics become media shows where candidates bash each other more than speak of actual policy. And the little policy they speak, they deliver it unintelligently. Not like Kennedy and Nixon here. I have been asking why Americans aren't worried about their politics turning to this modern style? Politics is still similar to "old school" ways in the rest of the western world. Only American political culture has taken such kind of a turn. Non-western politics is another category.

[@ThomasBoyd-le9nv]

God bless Richard Nixon 🙏🙏🙏. Awesome thanks.🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲.

[@Hi-fd4cw]

He was an anti-Semite, he doesn’t deserve any blessings

[@nishit4837]

Politicians were highly respected, and I can understand how capable and how they know all the problems and how to fix them. Both were so highly talented and we miss that age. We are in a high-tech age, but our brains continue to deteriorate compared to those times.

[@bradyfry8031]

I'll say this, Kennedy and Nixon were a lot more respectful and classy than Trump and Biden in my opinion.

[@shahrulamar5358]

BOTH KENNEDY AND NIXON SERVED IN PACIFIC THEATRE DURING WORLD WAR 2. 👍👍👍

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

[@allynbassett5037]

Bring those days back

[@nolanvoide2783]

My subscribe button glew and spun when Nixon said I subscribe I went back and did it again, and sure enough

[@TX_BoomSlang]

It glew, did it?

[@silaswillis909]

Nixon was on that youtuber grind

[@user-ct1pv6cr3j]

WOW man how I wish I could go and be around back when the 60's just got started

[@greasymcpatty]

It's so respectful, and the candidates understood each other! This is actually marvelous, especially in comparison to the mudslinging debates of the days of old and the modern day.

[@Laissez-faire402]

So sick of comments like this. What are YOU doing to make things more civil today? Stopping moaning about the past and start doing something to make the present/future better.

[@greasymcpatty]

@@Laissez-faire402 I can control nobody but myself. Most people in the country don't know me, and so I don't have any influence over them. But even if they did, their hearts are too stubborn, prideful, and hateful to change for the better. The only thing I can do is pray and try to make a good example of myself. Don't accuse me of not having influence over Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. If I could, I'd sit down and have long talks with both of them.

[@Johnnyvaughan2129]

No internet, social media, no name calling…. Just smart men understanding the work ahead. What happened?

[@NipseyRussell304]

Inside jobs happen, a rewriting of history is injected and then supported in unison and established as truth unquestioned. Once you lose this kind of momentum due to assassinations as a country it creates consequential damages that are irreparable to this day.

[@cincuya-p1x]

What happened AMERICA Grew stronger more power more money more corrupted people , more benefits more want to be president or politicians, they let drugs and guns and lesbians and homosexuals to take over this country they don’t protect the good and God loving civilians they love black peole with guns in the streets they make laws to sell them guns they open the borders to criminals , they allowed all bad things to creat more opportunity to be in the power and take all the money they can get that’s what happened , when this two mens has this debate they used to listen to God , billy Graham was talking to them but now They don’t care they look for power and nothing else , I agree a president shouldn’t be to old 60 maxx , it should be someone that study politics and American history and know about economic growth, nit just someone that went to war , stop your never ending quest that white is the best color or black color deserves a chance is not about colors but about loving the country people and helping other countries

[@maddawgzzzz]

biden

[@marcus8710]

The people who killed Kennedy are still in power. They framed the other candidate in this talk as well.

[@DamageInc86]

Social media and public schooling being taken over by idiots and imbeciles.

[@altarique123]

Watching for the first time .. 27 August 2024

[@user-fp9wl3me5x]

After seeing it, what do you think?

[@altarique123]

@@user-fp9wl3me5x I have mixed feelings. I do not know why but I always like them . They were simple and easy to understand. And all of them were true patriots regardless of their different policies . Not only that, they were smart, intelligent , well mannered , decent human beings .

[@user-fp9wl3me5x]

@@altarique123 Great answer! And there you go, you do know why you like them. You stated it clearly. And I could not agree more with you. I do not know how old you are, but i hope you know or remember, that politics and politicians used to be like that. It used to be about intelligence and willingness to lead the country to where they believe is best. And like you said, they are clearly true patriots. They would both be better presidential candidates than what you americans have in 2024. I am from Finland 🇫🇮 and I am horrified about what has happened to American politics in the past 15 years. Intelligent and pollite debate doesn't exist almost at all. I hope there is still people in America, who strive to lead America like those two gentlemen in 1960. And Make the Politics Intelligent Again (yes, MPIA isnt catchy).

[@altarique123]

@@user-fp9wl3me5x I agree with you . old is always Gold in almost in every sector. By the way , I am 54 now .. haha 😆

[@laprock]

Should have watched this 10 years ago

[@Almost_Made_It]

The reason debates aren’t like this anymore is because the average American isn’t smart enough to even understand the topics that they are debating. Go ask somewhat what the GDP is or what agricultural subsidies are. If you get anything other than a blank stare I’d be surprised.

[@Tgungen]

Nixon here appears resolute, firm, and articulate, and I find it ABSOLUTELY hilarious that back in 1960 this was considered to be such an utter failure for the Nixon campaign that Nixon would never again agree to a Presidential election debate ever again, while today it is near impossible to find a candidate that can talk properly.

[@thehardlyboys1115]

I can't wait to see who wins!

[@josemenchu3172]

Mas lideres profesionales se necesitan hoy mas que nunca.

[@WilliamsThomas-d3m]

These candidates are far above what we have currently. Both sides.

[@kill3rclown690]

I miss presidents with actual intelligence and maturity and respect. These 2 men had respect for each other and maturity. In 2024 we got 2 men arguing about who's better at golf

[@kruzedarling9347]

Watching this after the first 2024 presidential debate just makes me sad, man our candidates used to be incredible, our 2 options now both suck 😂

[@patgray5402]

Trump is great

[@user-jc8rz2jj9r]

Nope only the lying, corrupt, greedy, evil, anti-American BIDEN sucks.

[@haydenmalesky2518]

@@patgray5402 Biden and Trump both suck, anyone that can’t see why needs a reality check. Both don’t not deserve another term in office.

[@ccirish4519]

Ms. Monroe would disagree as well as Mrs. Kennedy.

[@AceHuman]

​@@user-jc8rz2jj9rboth candidates have clear issues, as well as are up there in age. Trump doesn't get a pass because he didn't stumble, he still used heavy rhetoric over statistics and was dodging certain questions that were more important to answer just to respond to a comment from biden

[@traytrid9367]

Two candidates with mutual respect for each other, mature politics of ideologies, principles and morals🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dantesprophet9612]

No dementia jokes? No comments about golf? No rambling and lying about our military ? Shenanigans!

[@HomeEF]

Richard Nixon was a good president though what people said about him. Now we understand what happened to him.

[@Tiberious_Of_Elona]

some 25,000+ US soldiers died while Nixon wanted to stay in Vietnam. He was a fucking horrible president when it came to protecting innocent Americans from peril

[@danielnewman4876]

Delightful to listening, respectful , polite and greatness, that was the USA the world respects

[@davehasenford3985]

I would just like to express my fondness for Duff Beer

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

Dionysus

[@PizzzaBoy]

Man never had a duff in his life!

[@danielwade1978]

Not one single time does either of these gentlemen call the other a name or ridicule the other. Imagine that. Neither act like an immature child either.

[@HomeByTheSeas]

Always found the Nixon Kennedy debate amazing. It was the first televised presidential debate. Many Americans still used radio but many had TVs by then as well. Those that heard over the Radio would often attribute the victory to Nixon and many who viewed it on TV would report to the press that they think Kennedy came out on top. It’s wild how the debate being televised had such a profound effect in elections from then on!

[@michaelhelms2378]

Remember when politicians were actually smart?

[@cgar247]

Had to come here after the trump Biden mess

[@marcieforrest6658]

Me too.

[@turnip1744]

Sleepy Joe got me questioning my sanity

[@ralphsamuel7459]

That's why I'm here, lol

[@AP-gb3eb]

@@ralphsamuel7459same lol

[@notapplicable761]

JFK was so beloved, his supporters often kept a picture of the president in their homes just as they did with their own family members.

[@jodex611]

Those were the days. Young, well-spoken and intelligent candidates, who have civil respect fot each other. WTF happened and when?

[@KevinBalch-dt8ot]

Ironically, a dog food commercial popped up during this debate featuring a dog named “Checkers”!

[@R3Imagine]

Man. Just God Bless all you Sisters and Brothers 💯 thank you for all you do here in earth

[@stephenryan7855]

To think the current (presumptive) Republican and Democratic nominees were teenagers when this aired!

[@openmind763]

No, that's not true! Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and JD Vance were not born yet when this debate was televised. Trump and Biden were already in their teen years.

[@stephenryan7855]

@@openmind763 I posted this over a month ago when Trump hadn't picked Vance and Biden was still in the race. I wasn't referring to any VP candidates anyways

[@corymh9150]

Thank you for posting this.

[@rodhmu]

If only debate was like this today. Polite, respectful, and about the issues and the policies and not personal attacks

[@CiudadanoUruguayo]

"The candidates need no introduction" *proccedes to introduce them*