Political debates have a surprisingly short history, yet they play an important role in the government sector. With that in mind, we thought it would be interesting to look at the history of presidential debates and highlight some of the more surprising moments from these live events.

Presidential Debates Were Not Always Public

While debates have mostly taken place in a public space, they were not always accessible to a national audience. Newspapers reported on the events, but coverage was scattered and received days or even weeks after the event. Continue reading →