Who was president in 1960?

President Johnson was the Vice President of John Kennedy, took office in November 22, 1963, and was elected into a second term until January 20, 1969. The fourth President of the 1960's was the 37th President of the United States, Richard Nixon. read more

The United States presidential election of 1960 was the 44th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 8, 1960. In a closely contested election, Democrat John F. Kennedy defeated incumbent Vice President Richard Nixon, the Republican Party nominee. read more

United States presidential election of 1960, American presidential election held on November 8, 1960, in which Democrat John F. Kennedy narrowly defeated Republican Vice Pres. Richard M. Nixon. Kennedy thus became the first Roman Catholic and the youngest person ever elected president. Kennedy was also the first president born in the 20th century. read more