Are debates necessary to choose a president? The first-ever televised presidential debates in 1960 between JFK and Richard Nixon set an example for later campaigns. This Sunday, join us LIVE for a discussion with Barbara Perry, presidential studies director at the Miller Center of Public Affairs, as we look back at this historic debate. Watch starting at 9am ET on C-SPAN. Post your comments and questions here! | American History TV

This week on our special series - Historic Presidential Elections, Kennedy vs. Nixon, 1960! Democratic Senator John Kennedy of Massachusetts narrowly defeated incumbent Republican Vice President Richard Nixon. This was the first election in which all 50 states participated. Watch 'Historic Presidential Elections, Kennedy vs. Nixon - 1960' on 10/19 at 7pm ET on #CSPAN2. https://www.c-span.org/video/?537140-1/historic-presidential-elections-kennedy-vs-nixon-1960 | American History TV