7 Facts about the 1960 Presidential Election
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Electoral College Victory:
Kennedy won the Electoral College with 303 votes, while Nixon secured 219.
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Voter Turnout:
The 1960 election had a high voter turnout, with around 63% of eligible voters casting their ballots.
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Southern Strategy:
Nixon’s campaign employed a “Southern Strategy” to appeal to conservative voters in the South.
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Religious Influence:
Kennedy was the first Catholic to be elected president, which was a major issue during the campaign.
3. Kennedy's Youth: John F. Kennedy was the youngest elected U.S. president at age 43.
2. First Televised Debates: This election featured the first-ever televised presidential debates, which had a significant impact on public opinion.
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Close Contest:
The 1960 election between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon was one of the closest in American history.