The impact that the first television debate have on the election of 1960 was Nixon illustrated his mastery of using T.V. to help his image.
Option: B
Explanation:
For campaign before election role of mass media is very crucial. Through mass media (television, radio, newspaper etc) people get aware about every little details of the country's economic, social and political condition and the features of competing candidates.
In 1960 first television debate between Nixon and Kennedy was introduced before public and specially just before the election. So it plays a significant role in nurturing human mind before election as it has audio visual effect that radio do not have. Debate in television put a significant effect on society.