1. Read: Opening Statements from John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon First
Televised Debate Review John F. Kennedy's opening statement in his 1960
debate with Richard M. Nixon.
2. Then, in a response of at least one well-developed paragraph, identify the
central idea of Kennedy's statement.
3. Discuss the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence that Kennedy provides
and cite specific details from the text to illustrate and support your points.