A Look Back At Memorable US Presidential Debates Before Trump-Harris Face-Off

US presidential debates are televised discussions where candidates running for the White House present policies, challenge opponents and engage voters before the election. (Illustration: News18)

The 1960 Nixon-Kennedy debate was the first televised presidential debate where Kennedy appeared confident on TV, while Nixon seemed uneasy and it is said to have affected the election outcome. (Illustration: News18)

Reagan's confident demeanour and the other famous line, Are you better off than you were four years ago? also resonated with voters. (Illustration: News18)

When questioned about his age, Reagan humorously deflected, saying he wouldn’t exploit Mondale’s youth and inexperience, earning laughs and boosting his campaign. (Illustration: News18)

Gore's sighing and interruptions drew criticism, while Bush's more relaxed, folksy approach resonated with voters. (Illustration: News18)

In the first debate, Romney's assertive performance surprised many, while Obama appeared passive. Obama rebounded in the next debate, showing stronger command on key issues like health care and foreign policy. (Illustration: News18)

Clinton's performance was seen as polished, but Trump's aggressive approach resonated with his base. (Illustration: News18)

Biden struggled, mumbled through answers, and lost his train of thought and later endorsed Kamala Harris for president after a poor outing against Donald Trump. (Illustration: News18)