John F. Kennedy was a master of the new medium. The 1960 debates took place during the height of the Cold war. Discuss how Vice President Nixon's and Senator Kennedy's opening statements reflected the state of world affairs in 1960. Extended Activities Imagine that your class is voting for the next president. Have two students represent the candidates and debate one another on the issues that are important to Americans today.
Resumes tell an employer about the qualifications and experience of a prospective employee.
Research the Internet for information about the political careers of Richard M. Nixon and John K. Kennedy. Use your data to write resumes of the two candidates. All rights reserved.