Tag: JFK

  • JFK’s Live News Conference

    JFK’s Live News Conference

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy became the first president to deliver a live television news conference.

  • First Televised Presidential Debate

    First Televised Presidential Debate

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 26, 1960, the first-ever televised presidential debate took place between Kennedy and Nixon.

  • Torpedo Boat Sinks (JFK)

    Torpedo Boat Sinks (JFK)

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 2, 1943, a Japanese destroyer sank a U.S. Navy torpedo boat during WWII.

  • Bay of Pigs Invasion

    Bay of Pigs Invasion

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 17, 1961, the Bay of Pigs invasion was launched.