Strange, But True

Lincoln and Kennedy – Compelling Similarities

Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846 and elected president in 1860.

John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946 and elected president in 1960.

Both were succeeded by southerners named Johnson.Andrew Johnson (left) was born in 1808.Lyndon Johnson (right) was born in 1908.

Both lost children while living in the White House.Both presidents were shot on a Friday.

Both were shot in the head.

Death plagued both men

Death plagued both men

Assassins John Wilkes Booth (left) and Lee Harvey Oswald (right)were both known by their three names.

Both names have 15 letters.Both men were assassinated before their trials.

KENNEDY

LINCOLN

Both namesare letters7

Weird, right?