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United States presidential election of 1960
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United States presidential election of 1960: References & Edit History

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  • Michael Levy
    Michael Levy was political science editor (2000-06), executive editor (2006-11), editor of Britannica Blog (2010-11), and director of product content & curriculum (2011-12) at Encyclopaedia Britannica. He subsequently became director of content for Elevate, a brain-training app for mobile devices.

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Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: UShistory.org - The Election of 1960. Apr 01, 2026
Anniversary information added. Nov 01, 2025
Add new Web site: PBS - American Experience - The 1960 Democratic Presidential Race. Oct 06, 2025
Add new Web site: CNN Politics - What the 1960 election can teach us about the peaceful transfer of power. Aug 14, 2025
Cross-reference to the Britannica article on Harry F. Byrd added. Jul 29, 2024
Added interactive map for the 1960 election. May 31, 2024
Add new Web site: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum - Campaign of 1960. Dec 15, 2022
Add new Web site: Maps of World - U.S. Presidential Election 1960. Sep 10, 2013
Added media. Jan 12, 2012
Add new Web site: UShistory.org - The Election of 1960. Aug 31, 2011
Add new Web site: History Central - United States presidential election of 1960. Aug 30, 2011
Add new Web site: Public Broadcasting Service - The 1960 Presidential Election. Aug 30, 2011
New article added. Jan 21, 2010
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