Which one of the following correctly describes the state of the economy when Kennedy was elected in 1960? The level of personal consumption was at a record high. Most people had confidence in their job security. Unemployment was at one of its highest levels since World War II. The U.S. economy was far ahead of those of other Western democracies.

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Which one of the following correctly describes the state of the economy when Kennedy was elected in 1960? The level of personal consumption was at a record high. Most people had confidence in their job security. Unemployment was at one of its highest levels since World War II. The U.S. economy was far ahead of those of other Western democracies.

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In 1960, when Kennedy was elected President, the economy was experiencing a downturn , which was contrary to the other options that indicate prosperity and wealth shown by high levels of personal consumption and job security confidence. The option stating that unemployment was at one of its highest levels since World War II accurately describes the economy at the time.

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