war party-a political party that supports a war. Whig Party-a former political party in the United States; formed in 1834 in opposition to the Democratic Party; advocated a loose interpretation of the Constitution and high protective tariffs.
The United States presidential election of 1960 was the 44th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 8, 1960.The Republican Party nominated incumbent Vice President Richard Nixon, while the Democratic Party nominated John F. Kennedy, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts.ixon was the first candidate in American presidential electoral history to lose an election despite carrying a majority of the states. The 1960 presidential election was the closest election since 1916, which can be explained by a number of factors.
Eisenhower was elected President in November, 1952 and took office on January 20, 1953. He was re-elected in 1956 and served until January 20, 1961. Dwight Eisenhower was elected President in 1952 and took office on January 20, 1953.He was re-elected in 1956 and served until January 20, 1961.isenhower was elected President in November, 1952 and took office on January 20, 1953. He was re-elected in 1956 and served until January 20, 1961. Dwight Eisenhower was elected President in 1952 and took office on January 20, 1953. He was re-elected in 1956 and served until January 20, 1961.