John F. Kennedy was nominated for president at the Democratic National Convention

In 1960, John F. Kennedy was nominated for president at the Democratic National Convention held in Los Angeles on July 13. His wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, did not attend the convention due to her pregnancy, which had been publicly announced just ten days prior. While she was in Hyannis Port, she watched the historic first televised presidential debate on September 26, 1960, between her husband and the incumbent Republican candidate, Richard Nixon. Following the debate, Jacqueline reached out to historian Arthur Schlesinger, expressing that John sought assistance from him and economist John Kenneth Galbraith to prepare for the upcoming third debate scheduled for October 13. She aimed for them to provide her husband with fresh ideas and speeches to enhance his performance. Additionally, on September 29, 1960, the Kennedys participated in a joint interview on the television program 'Person to Person,' hosted by Charles Collingwood, showcasing their dynamic as a couple during a pivotal moment in American political history.