The Lincoln-Kennedy Coincidences: Fact and Legend in the Assassinations

by Jonathan Knight

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476690551
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication date:	01/06/2023
Pages:	232
Sales rank:	664,705
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.46(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface
Prologue: Running Mates
 1. A Fascinating List of Apparent Nonsense
 2. The Mystery of Dr. Matrix
 3. The Curse of Tippecanoe
 4. That Time John Kennedy Saved Abraham Lincoln
 5. The ­X-100 and the Bloody Rocker
 6. A Haunted Dress and the Shadow of History
 7. An Abandoned Church, a Tractor Store, and the Sorrows of ­Post-Assassination Resale Value
 8. Assassination Goes to the Movies
 9. PH Balance
10. Escape of the Assassins: The Board Game
11. The Assassins’ Assassins
12. So What?
Acknowledgments
Sources
Bibliography
Index