THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
JOHN F KENNEDY AND THE COLD WAR
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Richard Nixon
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John F. Kennedy
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Lyndon Johnson
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Gerald Ford
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Detailed explanation-1: -Senator John F. Kennedy (left) and vice president Richard Nixon (right), prior to their first presidential debate.
Detailed explanation-2: -John F. Kennedy, a wealthy Democratic senator from Massachusetts, was elected president in 1960, defeating Vice President Richard Nixon. Though he clearly won the electoral vote, Kennedy’s received only 118, 000 more votes than Nixon in this close election.
Detailed explanation-3: -In the end, Humphrey was unable to surpass Nixon on election day, losing the Electoral College by 111 votes (not counting faithless electors), as well as the popular vote by a narrow margin.
Detailed explanation-4: -After a closed session with Republican Party leaders, Nixon announced his choice of Lodge. The Republican convention ratified Nixon’s choice of Lodge.
Detailed explanation-5: -In the 1960 campaign, Lyndon B. Johnson was elected Vice President as John F. Kennedy’s running mate.