Cnn: Presidential Debate History

The Lincoln-Douglas Debates saw two primary political candidates debating seven different times about one of the most important social movements in United States history. Middle and high schoolers read an article that describes the...

The pages in this section summarize available information on major historic political debates. Click on the buttons at the bottom to learn about debates that occurred in each respective year. It provides videos and transcripts of many...

An interesting breakdown in several areas of the second debate between Clinton and Dole in October 1996. The categories demonstrate how the candidates are graded during debates.

An interesting breakdown in several areas that demonstrate how the candidates are graded during the October 1996 debates.

Highlights of the presidential debates between Carter and Ford including date, location and moderator.

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.

For a comprehensive overview of debate styles and formats, look at this resource. It details the Lincoln-Douglas debate format (one-to-one debate with specific, timed rounds of points, cross-examination, and rebuttals). You can also find...

Great site summarizing highlights of the four debates between Kennedy and Nixon. Also included are dates, location, and moderators of the events.

1996 article related to lawsuit filed by candidate Ross Perot, stating that debate rules were violated when he was barred from two 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.