In his opening statement for the first televised presidential debate in 1960, John F. Kennedy framed the election as a crucial moment for America to address Cold War challenges and lead the free world. He emphasized that national strength depended on the United States beginning "to move again." Credit: CBS | History In Pictures

In 1960, the first televised presidential debate between JFK and Nixon changed TV and politics forever. Watch "Race for the White House" at 10p ET for more on how JFK and Nixon got ready for their close-ups. (Cartoon by CNN State of the Union's Jake Tapper) http://cnn.it/21PEjVK | CNN