Guest no, it is a myth but it is longstanding. It is partially true. The moderator was sitting behind the candidates, so he really could not see how they were looking on camera, he was just listening to what they were saying. He said after that, he thought that nixon had won and when he watched the rerun of the debate, he actually thought kennedy had won. The reason that popped up with there had been a survey done by marketing firms of people who had listened on radio. They had said they thought nixon had won it. You canthe viewers, watch and listen and then vice versa. If nothing else, just the difference in the voices, the difference in the accents. Most people think kennedy emerged the winner. He just looked pretty bad in pretty nervous. 60 years this weekend since that first nationally televised president ial debate. There were essentially four debates between john f. Kennedy october 7, nixon, 1960, the second. October 13, 1960, the third. If final one, october 21 before the electi
Howe. Mr. Howe and good evening, senator kennedy. Mr. Kennedy good evening, mr. Howe. Mr. Howe now let me read the rules and conditions under which the candidates themselves have agreed to proceed. As they did in their first meeting, both men will make Opening Statements of about eight minutes each and closing statements of equal time running three to five minutes each. During the half hour between the opening and closing statements, the candidates will answer and comment upon questions from a panel of four correspondents chosen by the nationwide networks that carry the program. Each candidate will be questioned in turn with opportunity for comment by the other. Each answer will be limited to two and onehalf minutes, each comment to one and onehalf minutes. The correspondents are free to ask any questions they choose in the field of Foreign Affairs. Neither candidate knows what questions will be asked. Time alone will determine the final question. Reversing the order in their first mee
The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Us lain conroy let pray. Lord, god of the universe, for ve you thanks giving us another day. As the morning temperatures capitol and ashe schools open to various configurations, we know the changing. Yet, the challenges confronting our nation remain. In the west, normal ly, belies the and further gives notice that much needs to be done. Bless the members of the house with wisdom and that they might address these many challenges with due diligence, and the stress confronting so many of our families and businesses be eased. Lord, have mercy. This day be is done or your greater honor and glory. Amen. Father. Ker thank you, amen. The pledge of allegiance pursuant to section 4a of house 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from davids. Ms. Ms. Davids i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and
He doesnt do qanon, like trump. Hes not holding the bible upside down. And proceedings will resume. Of uant to clause 1c back to the house floor. Resume. The clerk will report the title. The clerk Union Calendar number 2639, a bill to establish the strength in Diversity Program and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Unfinished Business is the question on amendment number 9 house in part b of report 116502 offered by the gentleman from massachusetts on proceedings were postponed and on which the yeas and nays were ordered. He clerk will redesignate the amendment. The clerk amendment number 9 printed in part b of house by mr. 16502 offered moulton of massachusetts. The speaker pro tempore the question is on the amendment by the gentleman from massachusetts. Members will record their votes. Y Electronic Device for what purpose does the rise . Man from california madam speaker, as the member chu, pursuant s. To h. Res. 965, i inform the will vo
Bruce westerman discusses the western wildfires, Climate Change, and other news of the day. Good morning. It is thursday, september 17, 2020, Constitution Day in the United States. This morning on the washington journal we will begin by asking you how you would amend the constitution if it were up to you today. Give us your ideas on how you think we the people may benefit on a change from the founding documents dating back to september 17. If youre in the mountain are pacific time zone, the number to call is 202 7488001. You can send us a text, 202 7488003. If you do come include your name and where you are from. Otherwise, catch up with us on twitter or on facebook. To you. Rsday morning officially known as Constitution Day and citizenship day in the United States. We are talking this morning about the u. S. Constitution. Some history is your calling in 1787, delegates opened their Constitutional Convention on may 25, 1787 in philadelphia to begin discussions on how to create a consti