h was an unprecedented success, and the Republican National Committee received thousands of telegrams of support. Nixon remained on the ticket and became vice-president when Eisenhower overwhelming defeated Stevenson.When Eisenhower decided to run again in 1956, Nixon's presence on the ticket was not assured. However, he pressured the President into making a decision, refusing Eisenhower's offer of a cabinet position the Republican ticket once again contained Richard Milhous Nixon as the vice-presidential candidate. In the second campaign, Nixon moved away from his communist baiting techniques so the press began speaking of a "New Nixon." Because of Eisenhower's apparent support he became more active in his second term. Eisenhower sent him on tours to South America, where his motorcade was spat upon and attacked.Nixon was unanimously nominated at the Republican convention in 1960. Fourteen years after first running for office, he was one election away from the presidency. Many were confident of Nixon's ability to easily win the election, being a prominent, national figure running against the young, inexperienced John F. Kennedy, who was little known nationally and had a reputation as a playboy inside Washington circles. However, Kennedy took advantage of modern campaigning techniques, which employed the television more than personal contact, and was given a big push by the first-ever-televised presidential debates. The healthy, attractive, and charming Kennedy came off as strong, confident person, while Nixon, who refused to wear make-up, looked haggard, and almost ghost-like. The election was one of the closest in history, with Kennedy winning by only 100,000 votes nationwide. Some of the most crucial votes came in Cook County, Illinois, which was controlled by party boss Richard Daley. Many suspected election fraud, but Nixon refused to demand a recount, saying that it would be political suicide if he lost.Nixon ran for gover...
