It’s still doubtful whether Presidential Debate junkies will get their fix tonight. But here’s something to tide them over: footage of the very first televised Presidential Debate – between Kennedy and Nixon – which took place 48 years ago today. It lacks the two candidates’ opening and closing statements (for a full transcript, click here), but there’s still plenty to savour – from Nixon glowering to the Mad Men stylings. Classic politics, and classic TV:
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