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Richard Nixon speaks during the first televised debate while opponent John F. Kennedy watches.![Kennedy-Nixon presidential debates]()
Jackie Kennedy watches from the wings.![Kennedy-Nixon presidential debates]()
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John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon after the second debate.![Kennedy-Nixon presidential debates]()
John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon after the first presidential debate.On This Day: Nixon-Kennedy debates changed politics
On this day, Sept. 26, in 1960, the first of three televised presidential debates were held between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy. It was a groundbreaking moment in American politics and one that would shape future presidential elections. Click here for the full gallery and story from LIFE.com.
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