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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-020
This file contains drafts of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a dinner held by the Mississippi Economic Council in Jackson, Mississippi. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses recession and inflation and how a failure to balance the two will lead to economic distress. He goes on to suggest an increase in public works projects, acceleration of defense spending, and a tax cut as potential solutions to improve the economy.