Kennedy and Richard Nixon. The charismatic Kennedy, who went on to narrowly defeat Nixon, was widely regarded as the winner of the exchange.

Historians attribute Nixon's defeat to his appearance in the debate, as he was outshone by the more youthful looking Kennedy. A majority of those who listened on radio believed Nixon prevailed, later studies would show.

According to CBS, Hewitt later said he first offered makeup to Kennedy, who refused. Nixon, following Kennedy's lead, also refused.

Hewitt was born Dec 14, 1922 in New York City.