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Miscellaneous
Significant And Insignificant
Lincoln-Kennedy
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Abraham Lincoln [People] was elected to Congress in 1846. John F. Kennedy, in 1946.
Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860. John F. Kennedy, in 1960.
The names Lincoln and Kennedy, each contain 7 letters.
Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.
Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.
Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.
Both Presidents were shot in the head.
Both were succeeded by Southerners.
Both successors were named Johnson.
Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.
Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.
Abraham Lincoln died in 1865. Andrew Johnson died in 1875.
John F. Kennedy died in 1963. Lyndon Johnson died in 1973.
The names of both successors, are comprised of 13 letters.
Both assassins were known by three names, and both names contain 15 letters.
Both assassins initials add up to a total of 35.
(L+H+O=12+8+15=35, J+W+B=10+23+2=35)
11-21-2003