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Courtneè
06-02-2009, 08:52 PM
I'm doing a little research on the television- how it changed/effected polotics. I can't quite remember who the first president was who used the television to advertise (commercials). I'm thinking Nixon? Yes, no?

Help please!


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scaerdrys
06-02-2009, 08:58 PM
Kennedy allegedly won his race against Nixon because he looked better on television. And, since then, no president has worn a blue tux to a debate (It washes out the complexion?). Anyway, Kennedy-Nixon was the first televised Presidential debates.
Peace

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Michael H
06-02-2009, 09:02 PM
I'm thinking it was Eisenhower

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david b
06-02-2009, 09:02 PM
Joe Biden says the FDR used to give speeches on the TV.

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rachel&scotty
06-02-2009, 09:04 PM
Kennedy, unless I am mistaken.

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DaveNCUSA
06-02-2009, 09:13 PM
Eisenhower and Stevenson both had ads for their campaigns in 1952. You can see some of them in the reference I have cited.

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