The media coverage of the 1960 presidential campaign provided Americans with greater opportunities to see and hear the candidates than ever before. What factor played the biggest role in this new type of media coverage?

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A election night reporting of election returnselection night reporting of election returns
B radio broadcasts of the national party conventionsradio broadcasts of the national party conventions
C televised debates between John Kennedy and Richard Nixontelevised debates between John Kennedy and Richard Nixon
D newspaper coverage of the candidates on the campaign trail

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C. televised debates between John Kennedy and Richard Nixon

The televised debates marked a significant moment in political history, as they allowed millions of Americans to see and hear the candidates directly, impacting public perception and voter opinions in a way that previous forms of media had not achieved.

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