Question

Review Richard M. Nixon's opening statement in his 1960 debate with John F. Kennedy. Then, in a response of at least two well-developed paragraphs, explain the central idea of Nixon's statement and analyze how it develops. Explore the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence that Nixon provides and cite specific details from the text to illustrate and support your points.

Answer 1

Find the paragraphs below.

Step-by-step explanation:

In his opening statement, Richard M. Nixon first agrees with John F. Kennedy's submission that America was in a competition with other nations hence the need to make progress. He, however, disagrees that America was at a standstill and not making progress. He supported this argument by citing several achievements America has made over the past years of his administration compared against other administrations.

Nixon supported his argument with so many examples. For example, he stated that America's economy revived quickly from the stagnation caused by recession in 1958, by six and nine-tenths percent, the highest in the world at that time. He used relevant and sufficient facts and figures to counter the claims made by John F. Kennedy. These were effective persuasive skills.