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John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon pictured in a rare NBC promotional composite photograph created to publicize the second televised presidential debate of 1960, moderated by NBC commentator Frank McGee. The image features a central portrait of McGee flanked by individual studio portraits of Vice President Richard Nixon (left) and Senator John F. Kennedy (right), visually emphasizing the historic face-to-face format that defined the landmark “Great Debate” series.

The verso retains the original typed NBC caption identifying Frank McGee as moderator for the second debate in the series, scheduled to originate from Washington, D.C., on October 7, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Also present is an “Received Examiner Reference Library” stamp dated October 6, 1960, indicating contemporary media handling and reinforcing the photograph’s period authenticity and broadcast provenance.

Slight crease to the lower right corner and a touch of warping along the upper edge.

The 1960 Kennedy–Nixon debates marked the first televised presidential debates in American history and are widely regarded as a turning point in modern political campaigning, demonstrating the power of television imagery in shaping public perception. Frank McGee’s role as moderator was central to the format, enforcing equal speaking time and helping establish standards still used in televised debates today.

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Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11674 1413380-1