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Kennedy's Surprising VP Pick | Salt Lake City News
In 1960, JFK stunned the Democratic Party by securing the nomination on the first ballot—thanks to a last-minute swing from Wyoming—and then pulled off an even bigger surprise by choosing his bitter rival, Lyndon B. Johnson, as his running mate. The unexpected duo won over voters, including Utah Democrats, and went on to narrowly defeat Richard Nixon. JFK’s historic presidency, cut tragically short by assassination in 1963, reminds us how pivotal a single moment can be in shaping history. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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