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  1. Debate - Wikipedia

    A Debate among Scholars, Razmnama illustration Debating in various forms has a long history that can be traced back to the philosophical and political debates of Ancient Greece, such as …

  2. A brief history of presidential candidate debates

    Aug 19, 2024 · Debates between presidential candidates have become an important part of the election process every four years, but in historical terms, these events are relatively new.

  3. CPD: Debate History

    Debate History Courtesy Mark Abraham The pages in this section summarize available information on major historic political debates. Click on a debate year at left to learn about …

  4. The History of Presidential Debates in the United States

    4 days ago · Tracing the path of US presidential debates from 19th-century face-offs to the highly controlled, televised modern spectacles.

  5. The History of Debates | UNLV

    The subsequent three debates were, according to the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) “hastily arranged after negotiations between the candidates that left many uncertain whether …

  6. President Debates in History That Moved the Needle | TIME

    Jun 24, 2024 · The debates are set to feature the two oldest major-party presidential candidates in history, and particular attention will be given to their age, stamina, and mental fitness.

  7. Memorable moments from political debates past - ABC News

    Sep 10, 2024 · Historical significance of presidential debates Presidential historian Mark Updegrove discusses Tuesday night’s debate and those from previous election cycles.

  8. The Lincoln-Douglas Debates [ushistory.org]

    The 7th and final debate between Senatorial candidates Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas was held on October 15, 1858, in Alton, Illinois. Today bronze statues of Douglas and Lincoln …

  9. The First Televised Presidential Debate - U.S. Senate

    Which presidential campaign produced the first nationally televised debate? The typical answer to that question is 1960, Kennedy v. Nixon. In fact, the first televised debate occurred four years …

  10. The best presidential debate moments in history - USA TODAY

    May 15, 2024 · From "You're no Jack Kennedy" to Trump's "nasty woman" remark, here are some of the most famous moments in presidential debate history.