Who won the race for president in 1960?
Who won the race for president in 1960?
John F. Kennedy, a wealthy Democratic senator from Massachusetts, was elected president in 1960, defeating Vice President Richard Nixon. Though he clearly won the electoral vote, Kennedy’s received only 118,000 more votes than Nixon in this close election.
Who was president in May of 1960?
May 6, 1960 (Friday) President Dwight Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act of 1960 into law.
Who was president in September 1960?
Democratic Party
| 1960 Democratic Party ticket | |
| John F. Kennedy | Lyndon B. Johnson |
|---|---|
| for President | for Vice President |
| U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (1953–1960) | U.S. Senator from Texas (1949–1961) |
| Campaign |
Who were the 4 presidents in the 1960s?
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| YEAR | PRESIDENT | VICE PRESIDENT |
|---|---|---|
| 1953-1961 | Dwight D. Eisenhower | Richard M. Nixon |
| 1961-1963 | John F. Kennedy | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| 1963-1965 | Lyndon B. Johnson | office vacant |
| 1965-1969 | Lyndon B. Johnson | Hubert H. Humphrey |
Who ran against Nixon in 1968?
The Republican nominee, former vice president Richard Nixon, defeated the Democratic nominee, incumbent vice president Hubert Humphrey, and the American Independent Party nominee, former Alabama governor George Wallace.
Who was president in March 1960?
March 6, 1960 (Sunday) President Eisenhower announced that 3,500 American troops would be posted to South Vietnam.
Who was elected president in 1965?
| Lyndon B. Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Vice President | None (1963–1965) Hubert Humphrey (1965–1969) |
| Preceded by | John F. Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | Richard Nixon |
| 37th Vice President of the United States |
Who won the 1968 election?
In the presidential election, Republican former Vice President Richard Nixon defeated Democratic incumbent Vice President Hubert Humphrey. Nixon won the popular vote by less than one point, but took most states outside the Northeast, and comfortably won the electoral vote.
