When Nixon Debated Khrushchev

The Kitchen Debate was a famous impromptu exchange between U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev on July 24, 1959, at the American National Exhibition in Moscow. The debate took place in a model American kitchen, showcasing American consumer goods. Nixon and Khrushchev debated the merits of their respective economic systems—capitalism and communism—highlighting the ideological conflict of the Cold War. This encounter symbolized the competition between the two superpowers and was broadcast widely, capturing the tension and rivalry of the era.