Category Archives: 1960 Republican Convention

Republicans Expand Policy on Civil Rights

Posted on July 27, 2025 by lmharnisch

July 27, 1960: At the Republican National Convention, Vice President Richard Nixon wins some – but not all – of what he wants on a civil rights plank for his 1960 presidential campaign.

Arizona Sen. Barry Goldwater says: “If a liberal civil rights plank is adopted, the South will leave the party this year. I don’t know what Nixon is thinking of. I don’t think he can get elected if he keeps on doing what he is doing.” Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Oct. 14, 1960

Posted on October 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Oct. 14, 1960: Paul Coates revisits the “good old days” of Oct. 14, 1950 … and a relic from political cartooning as it was 50 years ago. 

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Nixon Accuses Kennedy of Using Notes During Debate

Posted on October 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

      Oct. 14, 1960: Vice President Richard Nixon accuses Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass.) of breaking their agreement by using notes during their televised debate. Press secretary Pierre Salinger said the only item Kennedy had was the text … Continue reading →

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Nixon for President!

Posted on October 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 13, 1960: The Times endorses Richard Nixon for president. In fact, an editorial notes that the paper has been endorsing Nixon for the last eight years! On the jump, Chuck Hillinger goes on a jaunt to see how … Continue reading →

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Kennedy, Nixon in Tight Race, Poll Finds

Posted on October 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

   Oct. 12, 1960: The race between Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass.) and Vice President Richard Nixon is so close that if the election were held today, the edge in the popular vote would probably be determined by a small … Continue reading →

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Kennedy and Nixon Meet in Televised Debate

Posted on October 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Sept. 27, 1960: While we at the Daily Mirror HQ were busy with The Times bombing, look who had a presidential debate: Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass.) and Vice President Richard Nixon. If you’re of the right vintage, … Continue reading →

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Nixon, Kennedy Agree to TV Debates

Posted on July 29, 2010 by lmharnisch

 Los Angeles Times file photo Republican National Convention delegates cheer Lodge and Nixon.  July 29, 1960: NBC Chairman Robert W. Sarnoff sends telegrams to John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon suggesting a series of televised debates. The debates will become … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 28, 1960

Posted on July 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 28, 1960: Matt Weinstock on Stephen Potter’s “One-Upmanship,” “Lifemanship” and the political trend of “growthmanship.” CONFIDENTIAL TO S.K.: I don't blame career girls for resenting the expression "old maid." In my vocabulary there are no "old maids" — … Continue reading →

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Nixon for President!

Posted on July 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Los Angeles Times file photo July 28, 1960: Republican presidential nominee Richard Nixon and his wife, Pat, wave to delegates.   Times editorial cartoonist Bruce Russell shows that Richard Nixon has experienced hair. I mean, is this a joke … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 27, 1960

Posted on July 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

    July 27, 1960: Matt Weinstock on a man who found the County Jail’s drunk tank to be a friendly place. CONFIDENTIAL TO A NEIGHBOR WHO IS WISE TO HER: A new broom sweeps clean. Buy one. And start … Continue reading →

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Republicans Expand Policy on Civil Rights

Posted on July 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 27,1960: Eisenhower motorcade / Los Angeles Times file photo President Eisenhower covers his head under a storm of confetti as he arrives in Chicago to address the Republican National Convention. July 27, 1960: Vice President Richard Nixon wins some … Continue reading →

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Nixon Demands Firm Civil Rights Plank

Posted on July 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

 Los Angeles Times file photo   Los Angeles Times file photo July 26, 1960: Vice President Richard Nixon helps his wife, Pat, from a car as they are surrounded by a crowd at the Sheraton-Blackstone Hotel in Chicago. The relatively … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates Is on Vacation

Posted on July 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Paul Coates is on vacation until Aug. 8.

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Republicans Fight Over Party Platform

Posted on July 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

 Los Angeles Times file photo July 25, 1960: Vice President Nixon greets well-wishers in Chicago.   Cartoonist Bruce Russell is sure the GOP has the election in the bag. July 25, 1960: "The issues that shaped the Republican Convention were … Continue reading →

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Nixon, Rockefeller OK Platform in Secret Talk – Goldwater Furious!

Posted on July 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

 Los Angeles Times file photo July 24, 1960: Young Republican members Lloyd LeMere of Oak Park, Ill., and Chris Economos of Berwyn set up a sign painting shop at the convention center in Chicago. July 24, 1960: Vice President Richard … Continue reading →

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