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Today in History: September 26, Kennedy and Nixon hold nationally televised presidential debate

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Today is Saturday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2026. There are 96 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 26, 1960, the first nationally televised debate between presidential candidates took place as Democrat John F. Kennedy and Republican Richard M. Nixon faced off in Chicago. Also on this date: In 1777,...

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