From Richard Nixon vs. John F. Kennedy to Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump.
In 1960, the first televised presidential debate was broadcast in the United States. A crass Richard Nixon appeared uncomfortable in front of the camera and literally wiped the sweat from his upper lip.
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Radio listeners liked Nixon, but it was the more polished John F Kennedy who went through the window.
Kennedy was also the one who won the election.
Since then, the televised debates have offered more moments that entered the history books.
See more in the clip.