The Lincoln-Kennedy Coincidences
Fact and Legend in the Assassinations
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About the Book
This work is a witty exploration of the eerie similarities between the assassinations of presidents Abraham Lincoln and John Kennedy that have fascinated both casual and serious history buffs for more than half a century. From the compilation of these mysterious coincidences to the campfire story of a curse cast upon the American presidency, this account is filled with captivating anecdotes that are often hard to believe. Balancing historical research with a sprinkle of whimsy, this book is the most substantial investigation of a nearly folkloric American topic. Pulling back the curtain of history, it sheds light on what makes these coincidences so intriguing and enduring.
About the Author(s)
An award-winning journalist and online columnist, Jonathan Knight is the author of 11 books on a range of topics from true crime to sports to presidential assassinations. He lives in Columbus, Ohio.
Bibliographic Details
Jonathan Knight
Format: softcover (6 x 9)
Pages: 232
Bibliographic Info: 23 photos, bibliography, index
Copyright Date: 2023
pISBN: 978-1-4766-9055-1
eISBN: 978-1-4766-4846-0
Imprint: Exposit
Table of Contents
Preface 1
Prologue: Running Mates 3
1. A Fascinating List of Apparent Nonsense 7
2. The Mystery of Dr. Matrix 25
3. The Curse of Tippecanoe 36
4. That Time John Kennedy Saved Abraham Lincoln 49
5. The X-100 and the Bloody Rocker 61
6. A Haunted Dress and the Shadow of History 77
7. An Abandoned Church, a Tractor Store, and the Sorrows of Post-Assassination Resale Value 97
8. Assassination Goes to the Movies 126
9. PH Balance 141
10. Escape of the Assassins: The Board Game 158
11. The Assassins’ Assassins 175
12. So What? 195
Acknowledgments 209
Sources 211
Bibliography 217
Index 221
