'Countdown 1960' Shows Parallels With this Year's Presidential Election SeasonThe 1960 election marked a turning point in U.S. political campaigns, emphasizing the impact of media and advertising on voter engagement.
Opinion | Rachel Maddow: What Worries Me Most About Election NightGerald L.K. Smith attempted to undermine the 1960 election results through disinformation and fundraising, despite Kennedy's clear Electoral College victory.