In earlier days the schools weren’t filled with rabid liberal teachers who stressed social learning an politics, race, gender, etc, like they do today. Plus, television and movies play a big role.
I was born in 1945 and the first election I remember, by slogan only was, “I like Ike”...and I couldn’t have told you who his opponent was. Then, Kennedy...other than the Cuban missile crisis, I wouldn’t have known, or cared about that.
I’m sure teacher shaved reveled at the possibility of a woman president, and that’s what the kiddies hear.
So, I’m going to discount this kiddie poll
I believe Ike’s opponent was Adlai Stevenson. Precipitating the famous quote, “Everyone I know voted for Stevenson.”