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Join this channel to get access to perks: Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit Visit our website This film contains multiple smaller clips in favor of the two presidential candidates in 1960: John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. Most (if not all) clips included in the compilation are presented by CBS Television Network. The film includes scenes of Kennedy, Nixon, Mamie and Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Lyndon B. Johnson, alongside civilians in support of the respective Democratic and Republican nominees. John F. Kennedy is introduced and explains his reasons for wanting votes in the Democratic Primaries (00:09). He walks through crowds and shakes the hands of the people (00:43). He gives a speech explaining how he hopes to win the election (00:52). Scenes of him interacting with civilians (01:26). He gives a different speech promoting his ideas and goals (01:30). The crowd applauds him (02:39) and he continues his captivating speech (02:48). “It’s Up to You” text overlay on outlines of the State of Indiana (05:06). “Vote Kennedy May 3 (a paid public announcement)” text overlay (00:06). Kennedy is speaking towards a crowd (05:22). He discusses labor legislation (05:36). Scenes of Kennedy speaking to his supporters on the street (06:16). A farmer asks Kennedy about the labor legislation, and Kennedy answers (06:27). He is giving another speech, continuing to fight for new labor legislation (06:57). Kennedy is sitting next to two senior citizens on a lawn, speaking about social security reformation to accommodate elders (07:42). He is standing in a crowd (08:29). Kennedy introduces himself and promotes his candidacy in the Primary Election in the state of Indiana on May 3rd, 1960 (08:48). “It’s Up to You” text overlay on outlines of the State of Indiana (09:42). “Vote Kennedy May 3 (a paid public announcement)” text overlay (09:50). Credentials (10:40). A woman campaigning for Nixon is encouraging other women to vote (10:45). A woman is bringing groceries into her kitchen (11:03). She serves her family dinner (11:14). She helps her children with homework (11:27). The woman campaigning for Nixon continues to promote ‘Eisenhower-Nixon’ (11:38). Different women explain why they are voting for Nixon (11:52). The woman of the campaign continues to encourage women to vote (13:38). Repeated scenes of a women brining groceries into her kitchen and helping her children with their homework (13:58). The campaign-woman speaks about women’s influence on Eisenhower’s presidency (14:22). Scenes of Eisenhower’s time in the White House and the former first lady, Mamie Eisenhower (14:37). “Citizens for Eisenhower-Nixon” text overlay (14:59). The white house (15:59). Former president Lyndon B. Johnson is giving a speech (16:11). “Political Program” text overlay on Richard Nixon during the speech where he accepted the Republican nomination for presidency (20:53). Scenes from the large audience (20:58). Altering scenes of Nixon giving a speech and the audience (21:12). He receives a standing applause (24:08). “A pre-recorded political program” text overlay (25:06). Former vice president, Hubert H. Humphrey, promotes a democratic campaign (25:12). Hubert Humphrey’s campaign logo (28:59). Nixon participating in a live question and answer program before a panel in the state of Gorgia (29:11). One panel member asks Nixon about preserving law and order in USA (29:23). Nixon answers (29:29). The audience applauds him (31:16). He continues his answer (31:28). He is applauded again (32:39). Informational text written on screen (32:44). We encourage viewers to add comments and, especially, to provide additional information about our videos by adding a comment! See something interesting? Tell people what it is and what they can see by writing something for example: “01:00:12:00 -- President Roosevelt is seen meeting with Winston Churchill at the Quebec Conference.“ This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit
