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Tech-Savvy Presidential Candidates: John F. Kennedy

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Tech-Savvy Presidential Candidates: John F. Kennedy

Medium: Television

The first televised debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon in September 1960 demonstrated Kennedy's mastery of the medium. While Nixon declined make-up and looked tired and wan, JFK wore television-friendly clothes, made up his face, and took coaching on how to talk and sit for the camera.