Author Question: In the 1960 presidential election, what advantages did Richard M. Nixon have over John F. Kennedy? ... (Read 111 times)

beccaep · **on:** Jul 4, 2018

In the 1960 presidential election, what advantages did Richard M. Nixon have over John F. Kennedy?

A) He was not tied to the crises and scandals of the Eisenhower administration.
B) He was Protestant and had a great deal of experience.
C) He was known for his poise and dynamism.
D) He had a lot of experience in front of television cameras.
E) He was respected by liberals for his opposition to McCarthyism in the early 1950s.

Question 2

Which of the following is not true about John F. Kennedy?

A) He had compiled an impressive record of achievement during his years in Congress and had sponsored much notable reform legislation.
B) He had won a Pulitzer Prize for a book that had been written primarily by one of his staff members.
C) He was esteemed as a war hero and projected an image of vigor and rugged good looks.
D) He was the first Roman Catholic to become president of the United States.
E) While president he used mood-altering drugs to alleviate pain and engaged in extramarital affairs.