CNN
Cnn: All Politics Debates Bring Out the Best and the Worst I
A 1996 CNN news item reviews some of the famous mistakes made in presidential debates and considers the measures candidates take to make good impressions and avoid spectacular gaffes.
New York Times
New York Times: Campaign 2004: The Presidential Debates
Interactive web page that contains an a slideshows of the 2004 presidential debates with analysis, video of the debates, and transcripts.
Other
Pbs News Hour: Watch the Debates
Scroll back as far as 1960 to watch and interact with highlights from debates between presidential and vice presidential candidates over the years. Examine ways the candidates debate topics of the economy, gun control, and civil rights....
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Debating Our Destiny: Geraldine Ferraro
An interview with Ms. Ferraro, first female vice-presidential candidate, regarding the 1984 debate against republican candidate George Bush.
Other
Commission on Presidential Debates
Don't miss out on this comprehensive presidential debate site. Check out information on debate history, presidential debates, an inside look at debating and more. This site also has a teacher's guide to hands on activities.
CNN
Cnn: Dole vs. Clinton First Debate Transcript
First presidential debate between Clinton and Dole with moderator Jim Lehrer.
CNN
Cnn: Clinton vs. Dole: Let the Debates Begin
Time Magazine summarizes the presidential debate between Dole and Clinton while touching on their differences regarding campaign issues.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Final Presidential Debate Dole vs. Clinton
A full transcript of the historical debate including an audio version and links into other viewpoints and opinions about the debate.
Other
Commission on Presidential Debates: 1960 Debates
View the transcripts to the four presidential debates of the 1960 election between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Dole vs. Clinton Presidential Debate
1996 transcript of presidential debate between Clinton and Dole. Scripts cover approximately 17 different areas including closing statements.
Other
The Second 1992 Presidential Debate
Bush, Clinton, and Perot answer questions and debate on a multitude of topics. Site includes a complete transcript of the event.
Other
Student News Daily: 2016 Presidential Election
A comprehensive resource covering the presidential election of 2016. Enrich study with activities, videos, worksheets, etc. Topics range from platforms, candidates, conventions and debates.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hosting a Presidential Debate: Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students will watch a 2016 Presidential debate and complete a Public Forum Debate Ballot to analyze campaign issues. Then students will hold a formal Presidential debate on the issues to practice normal debate procedures...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Nixon Kennedy Debate
Although Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy weren't the first presidential candidates to use the media to reach the public, their debates showed most clearly how television could influence the voting public.
CNN
Cnn: Perot Sues to Stop Presidential Debates
1996 article related to lawsuit filed by candidate Ross Perot, stating that debate rules were violated when he was barred from two debates.
Poynter Institute
Poynter Online: Presidential Debates Bibliography
An archive of transcripts of past presidential debates. The archive mostly contains transcripts of debates since 1980. However, there are a select few from previous election years.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Past Debates
A brief Online NewsHour report highlights some of the classic, and not so classic moments in the history of televised presidential debates. A very interesting glimpse at past debates.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Election Central 2016: Debating in the Classroom
This link from Election Central 2016 focuses on debating in the classroom by providing several activities, lesson plans, teaching materials, and video clips of Presidential debates and how to hold classroom debates.
Other
University of North Alabama: Politics and Media: Televised Presidential Debates
This site contains information about the format, advantages, disadvantages, and importance of televised Presidential debates. The importance of the visual image on television as opposed to the true message is discussed.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: Campaign of 1960
Learn how the youngest person ever rose to the highest office in the land through this summary of JKF's 1960 campaign. Watch videos from the national convention, major speeches, and clips from the infamous debate with Richard Nixon.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Jfk Presidential Library and Museum: Campaign of 1960
John F. Kennedy would be elected in November, 1960, as the youngest president ever voted into office. Here read about the Democratic convention, the debates between Kennedy and Richard Nixon, and find out about the issues of the...
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: In Afghanistan, a Time to Debate and Decide
The 2009 presidential elections in Afghanistan were important to both the Afghanis as well as the United States and allied forces fighting in Afghanistan. (August 3, 2009)
Other
Real Debates????
Why are presidential/vice-presidential debates limited to just the two major parties? This site provides info on the organization running the debates and the rules that they follow.
CNN
Cnn: Transcript: Who Could Best Prevent Another 9/11?
September 30, 2004, presidential debate is presented in an extremely interesting manner by CNN. The transcript is broken down by question with links to other questions and responses.