New Election 1960

The year 1960 was a year of new ideas and new beginnings. During the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement and the changes in youth culture, Americans were looking for a new leader. The election of 1960 was a gateway to change in America. With a close popular vote Electoral College vote, the election brought in a new president with new ideas and beliefs. This change helped America during the Cold War and the Space Race, making America become one of the most dominate countries in the world.
The 1960’s was a new decade of a new generation. The second world war had ended over a decade before and America was ready for new beginnings. America was gaining new inventions- like the television- and dealing with new international problems- like the Cold War. The country was also dealing with issues within itself- like the Civil Rights Movement and an influx of a
Each person had their own stances on these matters, but the new election year meant that these people were to vote for a person who shares their views and will help promote positive change. These candidates helped to promote what their future constituents wanted in the new President of the United States.
The voters in the country wanted a leader who will bring a fresh start and be a suitable delegate for the American population. This election brought in new candidates that voters hoped would change America for the better. The caucus for each party decided on their candidates and, after the primary elections, the Democrat nomination was John F. Kennedy, while the Republican nomination was Richard M. Nixon. John F. Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts. He came from an Irish Catholic family, but spent most of his time sick and on bed rest during his childhood. After dropping out of the London School of Economics and Princeton University because of his illnesses, he graduated from Harvard College in 1940. Kennedy was later