Question

During his term in office, what industry did President Kennedy threaten with federal prosecution for illegally fixing prices?

automobile industry

steel industry

aerospace industry

construction industry

Answer 1

last one!

Answer 2

I'm not 100% sure here but i think it could be D

Answer 3

hmm okayy, thanks!

Answer 4

In the book, Kennedy supported the conservative Southern view that construction was corrupt, np

Answer 5

NOO wait it wrong

Answer 6

noo

Answer 7

The major steel companies announced in April 1962 a 3.5% price increase (the first in 3 years) within a day of each other.

Answer 8

I'm taking your medal away

Answer 9

sooo its the steel industry?

Answer 10

yes, This came just days after the companies had reached a settlement with the steelworkers' union, providing in chief a wage increase of 2.5%. The administration was furious, with Kennedy saying, "Why did they do this? Do they think they can get away with this? God, I hate the bastards."

Answer 11

very interesting. thanks again

Answer 12

lol yeah sorry about that haha

Answer 13

the president took personal charge of a campaign against the industry