Mysterious similarities between abraham lincoln and john f. A pair to compare by gene barretta youll see how two great men were alike a. It traces booths travels from april 14, 1865, at fords theatre in washington, d. History quiz kennedylincoln similarities random history quiz can you name the similarities between lincoln and kennedy. May 06, 2008 the assassinations of presidents abraham lincoln and john fitzgerald kennedy were linked by an amazing series of coincidences abraham lincoln was first elected to congress 1846 john kennedy followed exactly 100 years later lincoln was elected as president on november 6th 1860. Six captivating books from the last decade including the newly released bloody crimes by the bestselling author of manhunt fill in. At the time of lincoln s death, there were 36 states. He served as president when the country was under war.
Both teachers and lincoln buffs will find this colorful map an invaluable guide to the movements of abraham lincoln s assassin after he fled the murder scene. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. The similarities between abraham lincoln and john f. These comparisons have both fueled conspiracies and pointed out. Lincoln and kennedy the list of strange coincidences. What are the best books about the lincoln assassination. For example, lincoln was born in 1809 but kennedy in 1917. Matrix which contains 16 similarities between the presidents. Kennedy there are some amazingly strange similarities between the two iconic presidents. Both men, admired by many, were hated by many who opposed their political views.
Apr 10, 2019 similarities between the assassinations of kennedy and lincoln 1860s and 1960s by ron kurtus revised 10 april 2019 american presidents abraham lincoln and john f. Jan 21, 2002 abraham lincoln was the 16th president of the united states of america. Could these eerie similarities between abraham lincoln and john. The list of coincidences appeared in the mainstream american press in 1964, a year after the assassination of john f. Compare and contrast lincoln and jfk essay 1745 words. This is what he had to say about the lincoln and kennedy assassinations in his book kennedy and lincoln. Kennedy was born on a tuesday, just two days after sunday. Abraham lincoln was born in a log cabin on february 12, 1809 in hardin county, kentucky. At the time of lincolns death, there were 36 states. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Lincoln was a republican and kennedy was a democrat.
What was a major difference between lincoln and kennedy. Abraham lincoln suffered from melancholia, as we are aware due to the history channel special. In killing lincoln, fox news host bill oreilly and coauthor martin dugard explore the life, death and legacy of americas 16th president. Abraham lincoln was the 16th president of the united states of america. A novel about abraham lincolns dead son has won the uks.
The morning began with a leisurely breakfast in the company of his son robert, just arrived in washington after. I believe the coincidences are amazing and checked them out in the world book encyclopedia to make sure they were factual. The death of lincoln describes when he was elected, his time as president, and his death. Lattimer 19142007 was an expert on the lincoln assassination as well as the kennedy familys autopsy expert. Similarities between the assassinations of kennedy and. Apr 30, 20 lincoln was 56 years old at the time of his death. Jan 12, 2005 using abe books i managed to track down a copy of this book. This article argues that there are some interesting similarities between lincolns and kennedys assassinations. Klein is a student of the jfk assassination whose researches have. There are many similarities between the two and there are also some differences. Similarities between the assassinations of abraham lincon and john f kennedy john f kennedy was assassinated on nov 22, 1963. In act 3, lincolns death agony played out in the boardinghouse where he was finally given refuge, and where he died the morning of april 15. Henry rathbones front row view of the lincoln assassination. Lincoln s killer john wilkis booth was born in 1839, while.
How the world mourned abraham lincoln the atlantic. Both were southerners favoring unpopular ideas both deranged. Pecularities and similarities, but something to ponder after the fact. The odd parallels between kennedy and lincoln history. Not long after the assassination of president john f. When president kennedy was assassinated on november 22, 1963, it didnt take long for historians and theorists to quickly create a list comparing his untimely death to that of president lincoln s assassination on april 14, 1865.
The odd parallels between kennedy and lincoln history news. One winner found a series of sixteen similar coincidences between kennedy and former mexican president alvaro obregon, while the other came up with similar lists for twentyone pairs of us presidents. Both men were admired by many but actually hated by those who opposed their political views. David mikklenson, on snopes, also points out numerous ways in which lincoln and kennedy dont match, to show the superficial nature of the alleged coincidences. Apr 26, 2008 abraham lincoln was elected to congress in 1846. Kennedys secretary named lincoln advised him not to go to dallas. Sponsored links history there have been many attempts over the years to explain the. Explanation of the similarities between the assassinations of john f. Both lincoln and kennedy were carried in death on the same caisson. He had to strive for a comfortable living, and he spent his days. I have not seen so many similarities in two incidents, have you. Abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states, was assassinated on good friday, april 14, 1865. No striking coincidences or convenient hundredyear differences in any of those facts. Acts 1 and 3 are hallowed moments in american history.
Good friday, april 14, 1865, was surely one of abraham lincolns happiest days. Abe lincoln was born in 1806 and grew up in the countryside as a pioneer. Both were shot in a ford lincoln in fords theatre and kennedy on gerald fords lap. Both were shot in a fordlincoln in fords theatre and kennedy on gerald fords lap. Sometimes usual similarities or coincidence can be found in history. Kennedy s secretary named lincoln advised him not to go to dallas. Youre unique, but you have a lot in common with a lot of people, and in the new book lincoln and kennedy. Kennedy were both tragically assassinated during their terms in office. Its starts out kind of boring but gets weirder and weirder. And, of course, in addition to lincoln himself, the books in question may have been borrowed from the library by or for mary todd lincoln, the lincoln children, or any of the presidents secretaries.
Willow manor publishing, fredericksburg, virginia, 2014. Using abe books i managed to track down a copy of this book. Six hundred thousand americans had died in the civil war, says james swanson, who has written two books about lincolns death. As the title suggests, the book discusses the relationship kennedy had with johnson. Her latest article on the subject was published in the american journal of legal history. This article argues that there are some interesting similarities between lincoln and kennedys assassinations. It indeed does contain a lot of information that relates to the assassination although lincoln never attempts to show these links and never discusses what took place in dallas. Kennedy, having appeared prior to that in the gop congressional committee newsletter. I liked it because it has lots of pictures, neat stories, and interesting facts. Similarities between the assassinations of kennedy and lincoln. Lincoln was president at a time when the country was split by civil war, while kennedy was a 20th century president.
Both were particularly concerned with civil rights. President abraham lincoln grew up in a oneroom log cabin. New book explores similarities between lincoln and kennedy. Kennedy has turned out to be almost a replay of the assassinations. A view through a gun sight from the texas school book depository is part of a. Similarities between the lincoln and kennedy assassinations both american presidents abraham lincoln and john f. Comparing kennedys death to lincolns gives you a host of weird coincidences. Kennedy was assassinated on november 22, 1963, jacqueline kennedy, along with other. Mar 29, 2017 this wont answer your question much, but about a year after the assassination of pres. This wont answer your question much, but about a year after the assassination of pres. Feb 12, 2009 six hundred thousand americans had died in the civil war, says james swanson, who has written two books about lincoln s death. Kennedy are a piece of american folklore of unknown origin.
Abraham lincoln sunday, 12 february 1809 saturday, 5 april 1865 born in sinking spring farm, southeast hardin county, kentucky. Once they started making comparisons, they couldnt stop. I would love this book to be in any school and it would be an excellent resource for every government or american history teacher. Jun 01, 2016 sponsored links a popular list of coincidences surrounding presidents lincoln and kennedy has been circulating for decades, going all the way back to 1964. Kennedy in 1963, a list of uncanny similarities between the two men appeared. What abraham lincoln read an evaluative and annotated list. Kennedy the two most discussed assassinations out of the four within the position of the united states president are that of abraham lincoln and john f. A book about a grieving abraham lincoln has won the uks biggest literary award. Surprisingly, the list has changed very little since then. May 17, 2017 the similarities between abraham lincoln and john f.
What are the best books about the lincoln assassinationjohn. Martin gardner, a popular american writer scrutinized the list and later wrote his book named the magic numbers of dr. Even when we consider that, absent all other factors, the two men had a one in twelve chance of dying in the same month, we find no coincidence there. Abraham lincolns assassination dramatically changed the.
A chicago chemist with no historical training, eisenschiml wrote his generations most popular book on the death of abraham lincoln. Baretta skillfully compares and contrasts the lives, presidencies, and legacies of lincoln and kennedy. His mother died at a young age and he had a sister. It also mentions what happened after the killer and his cronies were brought to justice. A surprising number became the target of assassination plots, but just four were assassinated. I would say that whatever script you are working on would have a very. Lincolns killer john wilkis booth was born in 1839, while.
This years man booker prize for fiction originally written in. Both wives lost a child while living in the white house. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star. Both wives lost their children while living in the white house. Both teachers and lincoln buffs will find this colorful map an invaluable guide to the movements of abraham lincolns assassin after he fled the murder scene. Lincolnpresident of the united states, preserver of. Apr 08, 2015 good friday, april 14, 1865, was surely one of abraham lincolns happiest days. Kennedy and lincoln medical and ballistic comparisons of their assassinations. The book the death of lincoln is one of the best books i ever read. While it is not purely about the lincoln assassination, jay winiks april 1865. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Kennedy in 1963, the list of similarities was observed in the american press in 1964. Oct 27, 2008 weird lincoln and kennedy similarities. Kennedy in 1963, the a list of seemingly amazing coincidences between the two mens.
Nov 8, 20 the similarities between abraham lincoln and john f. Lincolns secretary named kennedy advised him not to go to the theatre. Both presidents were shot in the back of the head, on the friday before a major holiday, while seated beside their wives. Plaza and the texas school book depository on several occasions.
Lincolnkennedy coincidences urban legend wikipedia. His father married a widow that had three children and abe lincoln liked her very much. There are many similarities between them, although they lived in very different times. Very shortly after the kennedy assassination in november of 1963, a strikingly similar comparison of the circumstances of his death and the death of lincoln in 1865 surfaced media everywhere. The night abraham lincoln was assassinated history.
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