Nixon's Last Chance Appears on Esquire Magazine Cover

cover designed by Art Director, George Lois

The Esquire cover was meant to mock Nixon’s performance in the 1960 TV debate againt John F. Kennedy (famously considered poor) and suggest the Republican needed “some work done” if he ever wanted to be president.

Sources:

Why TIME's New Cover Might Look Familiar, by D. W. Pine, TIME (18 Jun 2015)