debate. During the debate Kennedy wore a dark suit; however, Nixon wore a light suit and a collar that was too big for him. Kennedy was a junior senator, but Nixon was vice president for 8 years under president Eisenhour’s term. Kennedy’s actions proved him to be confident and self-aware rather than Nixon being sweaty and tired. There were many differences between the two candidates, but they had their similarities. For example, they both had political experience, both eventually became president, and both finished the first televised presidential debate. That debate was historical and an important part of shaping the United States today.…
In the Michael Nelsons critique of James David Barber and the Psychological Presidency, he discusses important concepts from Barber’s book The Presidential Character. During his critique he explains that Barber cites a study of network evening news coverage of the 1972 election campaign which found that almost as much time was devoted to the polls, strategies, rallies, and other “horse-race” elements of the election as to the candidate’s personal qualifications and issue stands combined.…
What I like about both speeches, though different and same is the men who spoke. I chose these speeches, because these men were great leaders, and actually seemed to have a lot of the views I do, which are pretty great. For example, JFK says on page 3, paragraph 6 of NEWSELA, “Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of focusing on those problems that which divide us.” To me it has a greater significance, because it doesn’t just apply to the world, but everything we do, and it’s great he brought that up into the world of politics. Along with Lincoln, who states on Page 2, paragraph 8 of NEWSELA, “ With malice towards none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish…
John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon were the candidates for the 1960 presidential election, both winning their nominations on the first ballot. Kennedy was the first to be nominated. He had won impressive victories over Hubert Humphrey in the primaries. Once nominated, JFK chose Lyndon Johnson as his running mate. Johnson, the Senate Majority Leader, was an strong politician who was looking out solely for Kennedy 's election. Two weeks after the Democratic convention, the Republicans nominated Richard Nixon. Nixon chose former Massachusetts Senator and United Nations Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. as his Vice Presidential candidate. The first televised Presidential debate, aired on September 26, 1960, between Democratic candidate John F. Kennedy and Republican Richard Nixon. Television was a new and upcoming communication tool widely available during the 1960 presidential campaign. Senator John F. Kennedy’s ingenious use of this mass medium, specifically in the televised presidential debates, helped secure him gain presidency over Vice President Richard M. Nixon. Kennedy’s victory marked a new era of new innovative political…
Abraham Lincoln and JFK were two very different men. Lincoln was known as "honest Abe", where Kennedy had his scandals. Both presidents had different views and presidential styles. Even their looks were completely opposite. Aside from their differences, however, Lincoln and Kennedy have some eerie similarities and many involving the men's assassinations.…
It was a dawning of a new age, an age of great dreams. Exiting the 1950s was new to everyone the 60s were approaching fast and for some not fast enough. Historically the stage was set the nation was coming out of a recession exiting the 1957-58 years and the presidential race had begun. Stood forth America was a young gentleman named John Kennedy who talked about change and that he was himself. He was young, charismatic, ready to lead and completely opposite his vice president, Richard Nixon. John Kennedy has even said privately “[Richard Nixon] has no taste”. (D. Faber), 1994.…
1. The straightforwardness and simplicity of the introduction set the tone for the rest of the letter by stating his position (“Seldom do I pause to answer criticism of my work and ideas”) and his purpose or refutation (“I want to try to answer your statement in what I hope will be patient and reasonable terms”).…
The amount of air time Donald Trump received on the campaign may have been more than most candidates experience during their campaigns. Donald Trump’s face was consistently on the minds of millions because of the news and most social media platforms. This allowed people to have easy access to information on where Trump stands on many issues and what policies he wants to implement. Interesting to note, a political researcher by the name of James N. Druckman, wrote a paper on the effects of image by the medium television and how people’s mentalities shifts. In the results section of his paper, he…
Ever since the establishment of America, great men have instilled wisdom to the future generations. Over the course of various time periods, different men of all backgrounds have come out to speak against the evils and injustices in society. Among these men include Martin Luther King, Jr., a Civil Rights Leader in the 1950s; John Fitzgerald Kennedy, president of the United States during the Cold War; and Abraham Lincoln, president of the United States during the Civil War. All three men have written scores of speeches concentrating on human equality and the rights of individuals. Martin Luther King, Jr., John Fitzgerald Kennedy, and Abraham Lincoln suggest that mankind should live in unity because the cooperation between peoples will help a nation stand strong.…
Although John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address is one of the briefest documents in history, it perfectly describes what he plans to do in his time in being president. This speech goes over the period of the Cold War and other matters going on in the world in the early sixties. This was a period in which most Americans were worried about the planet, goals that need to be achieved to ensure the safety of the people of the U.S. and also the new technological advances that were being made. The United States was torn between racism in the 1960’s and Kennedy had to address that in his time in being the president. The Cold War was also at its peak during that time (Bragdon) and the people of the U.S. knew that Kennedy was a young and inexperienced president and were worried about how he was going to lead the nation in times of crisis.…
When electing a president, citizens search for leadership, trust, and security in an individual to lead our nation. During the beginning of the 1960s, many problems had arisen; recovering from a recession, China and the Soviet Union splitting from communism ideology, threats from the Cuban missile crisis, the Vietnam war beginning, etc. This left the American people perplexed and afraid, in this time we had a newly elected president, John F. Kennedy. Kennedy taking the step to help reassured the people with his speech on the issue of inflation of steel prices on April 11th, 1962. With his charisma and and knowledge, John F. Kennedy used ethos, pathos, and diction to develop his speech and inform the people of his abilities and love for the nation.…
Cited: Lehrer, James. "Killer Question." Tension City: Inside the Presidential Debates, from Kennedy-Nixon to Obama-McCain. New York: Random House, 2011. 30-50. Prints.…
Camelot. The Kennedy administration was dubbed after the mythical realm of King Arthur. Could it be from his charismatic face? Maybe his stunning wife Jackie Kennedy he married? The ending of both events was an appalling moment that scarred history. But Kennedy left a lasting legacy, from the Limited Nuclear Test act, establishing the Peace Corps and setting the goal for the first man on the moon. There were social, economic and cultural influences on John F. Kennedy which affected his lifetime achievements.…
THE influence of technology on the United States presidential elections is an on going debate among candidates and voters. "Has technology, such as the television, made elections more accessible, or has it moved candidates from pursuing issues, to pursuing image?" Television has pressured presidential candidates to succeed in the presentation of their image, instead of pursuing issues important to the well being of America, as a democratic nation.…
There is numerous ways television has impacted an election in a positive way. Based on the article, written by Hilary Parkinson, former president Kennedy “took a leap in the polls after the [televised] debate”(4). While many people say that the candidate’s morals are what get them elected, without watching the television the voters will become clueless about what the candidate’s morals are. The television gives the citizens of the United States a chance to listen to the candidates’ opinions to be able to elect a new leader. Former president Kennedy agrees that “it [is] TV more than anything else that [turns] the tide”(4). Television gives the voters a chance to see the candidate’s body language. Because the citizens witnessed Kennedy’s body language and facial features, Kennedy won the election. Clearly, television may have a positive impact on a candidate’s campaign.…