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The 1960 presidential election was the closest election since 1916, and this closeness can be explained by a number of factors. [2] Kennedy benefited from the economic recession of 1957–1958, which hurt the standing of the incumbent Republican Party, and he had the advantage of 17 million more registered Democrats than Republicans. [3]
July 1960 sports events in the United States (7 P) Pages in category "July 1960 in the United States" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total.
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The 1960 United States elections were held on November 8, and elected the members of the 87th United States Congress. Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy narrowly defeated Republican incumbent Vice President Richard Nixon in the presidential election, and although Republicans made gains in both chambers of Congress, the Democratic Party easily maintained control of Congress.
1960 U.S. presidential election: Candidate: Richard Nixon 36th Vice President of the United States (1953–1961) Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (1953–1960) Affiliation: Republican Party: Status: Announced: January 9, 1960 Official nominee: July 28, 1960 Lost election: November 8, 1960: Slogan: Experience Counts ...
Pages in category "July 1960 events in the United States" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The 1960 presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy, then junior United States senator from Massachusetts, was formally launched on January 2, 1960, as Senator Kennedy announced his intention to seek the Democratic Party nomination for the presidency of the United States in the 1960 presidential election.