Table of Contents
- 1 Who were the presidential candidates in 1960?
- 2 Who won the 1958 election?
- 3 Who ran in the 1972 presidential election?
- 4 Who was the president in the 60s?
- 5 How many senators were there in 1958?
- 6 Who controlled Congress in 1958?
- 7 Did Nixon get a presidential funeral?
- 8 Who was McGovern’s running mate in 1972?
Who were the presidential candidates in 1960?
John F. Kennedy, a wealthy Democratic senator from Massachusetts, was elected president in 1960, defeating Vice President Richard Nixon. Though he clearly won the electoral vote, Kennedy’s received only 118,000 more votes than Nixon in this close election.
Who won the 1958 election?
1958 United States elections
| Incumbent president | Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican) |
| Next Congress | 86th |
| Senate elections | |
|---|---|
| Overall control | Democratic hold |
| Seats contested | 36 of 98 seats (32 Class 1 seats + 4 special elections) |
Who ran against JFK in 1964?
1964 United States presidential election
| Nominee | Lyndon B. Johnson | Barry Goldwater |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Home state | Texas | Arizona |
| Running mate | Hubert Humphrey | William E. Miller |
| Electoral vote | 486 | 52 |
Who ran in the 1972 presidential election?
1972 United States presidential election
| Nominee | Richard Nixon | George McGovern |
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Home state | California | South Dakota |
| Running mate | Spiro Agnew | Sargent Shriver |
| Electoral vote | 520 | 17 |
Who was the president in the 60s?
In the 1960 campaign, Lyndon B. Johnson was elected Vice President as John F. Kennedy’s running mate. On November 22, 1963, when Kennedy was assassinated, Johnson was sworn in as the 36th United States President, with a vision to build “A Great Society” for the American people.
Who were the 4 presidents in the 1960s?
Selected Images From the Collections of the Library of Congress
| YEAR | PRESIDENT | VICE PRESIDENT |
|---|---|---|
| 1953-1961 | Dwight D. Eisenhower | Richard M. Nixon |
| 1961-1963 | John F. Kennedy | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| 1963-1965 | Lyndon B. Johnson | office vacant |
| 1965-1969 | Lyndon B. Johnson | Hubert H. Humphrey |
How many senators were there in 1958?
Results summary
| Parties | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Lost renomination, but held by same party | 0 | |
| Result | 28 | |
| New state | 2 | |
| Total elected | 36 |
Who controlled Congress in 1958?
1958 United States House of Representatives elections
| Leader | Sam Rayburn | Joseph Martin (stepped down as leader) |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Leader since | January 3, 1937 | January 3, 1939 |
| Leader’s seat | Texas 4th | Massachusetts 14th |
| Last election | 234 seats | 201 seats |
Who was US president in 69?
Presidents & VPs / Sessions of Congress
| No. | President | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| 36. | Lyndon B. Johnson | Nov. 22, 1963–Jan. 20, 1965 |
| Lyndon B. Johnson | Jan. 20, 1965–Jan. 20, 1969 | |
| 37. | Richard M. Nixon | Jan. 20, 1969–Dec. 6, 1973 |
| Richard M. Nixon 12 | Dec. 6, 1973–Aug. 9, 1974 |
Did Nixon get a presidential funeral?
April 27, 1994
Richard Nixon/Date of burial
His body was transported to the Nixon Library and laid in repose. A public memorial service was held on April 27, attended by world dignitaries from 85 countries and all five living presidents of the United States, the first time that five U.S. presidents attended the funeral of another president.
Who was McGovern’s running mate in 1972?
Once it became apparent that White’s candidacy was infeasible, McGovern asked Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin to be his running mate. Nelson declined but suggested Senator Thomas Eagleton of Missouri, whom McGovern ultimately chose.
Who is the 52 President?
Presidents & VPs / Sessions of Congress
| No. | President | Congresses |
|---|---|---|
| 21. | Chester A. Arthur | 47, 48 |
| 22. | Grover Cleveland | 49, 50 |
| 23. | Benjamin Harrison | 51, 52 |
| 24. | Grover Cleveland | 53, 54 |