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The First Ever Televised Presidential News Conference

Americans watching at home are stunned. The new president is on the air. No time delays, no editing, and journalists are firing questions. Will JFK help southern black farmers? Is it true the Soviets are releasing U.S. pilots from captivity? Does he plan to meet with Soviet Premier Khrushchev?

The First Ever Televised Presidential News Conference

1961

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