In his opening statement for the first televised presidential debate in 1960, John F. Kennedy framed the election as a crucial moment for America to address Cold War challenges and lead the free world. He emphasized that national strength depended on the United States beginning "to move again." Credit: CBS | History In Pictures

Sixty years ago, JFK campaigned for president against Richard Nixon. The 1960 election was one of the closest in the modern era. To commemorate the anniversary, the JFK Library Foundation is launching a special podcast series, 60/20: The Election of 1960 and Its Echoes Today. The series will cover the 1960 campaign from the primaries through Election Night, highlighting key moments and lesser-known stories in the race leading up to the final vote. Learn more: http://www.jfklibrary.org/6020 | JFK