Democratic presidential nominee John F. Kennedy (L) and Vice President Richard M. Nixon meet here for a debate before television cameras.

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Commission on Presidential Debates' DebateWatch Parties

University Web Sites Related to the Presidency

University of Miami Libraries' Presidential Election Bibliography

Community Forum Series -- Democracy in Miami: A Work in Progress

Senator John F. Kennedy (center, hatless) is greeted by one of the largest crowds of his campaign tour as he arrives in Chicago, September 25, 1960. Directly in front of the Democratic presidential candidate is his sister, Eunice Shriver. Kennedy and his opponent, Vice President Richard Nixon, held their first "Great Debate" the following day.