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1980 First Presidential Debate

The first presidential debate took place on Sunday, September 21, 1980, at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The three invitees were Carter, Anderson and Reagan, though Carter refused to attend due to the presence of Anderson. Following a strong performance by Reagan, Anderson's poll numbers began to drop. Consequently, Anderson would not be invited to the second debate.

1980 |1h 0m |  Documentary

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Ronald Reagan

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John B. Anderson

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Bill Moyers

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