Kennedy, for instance, are wellknown, possibly because theyre so tragic. Both presidents were accompanied by another couple. However, if we took any two ordinary joes or janes and delved as deeply into their lives as historians and journalists have delved into the lives of lincoln and kennedy, we would find amazing coincidences there too. But not many are quite as spooky as the many similarities between the lives and deaths of lincoln and kennedy. May 24, 2016 a series of apparent coincidences between the lives and deaths of presidents john f. Lincoln kennedy similarities and coincidences this updated and complete list is compliments of orwell today. Youve probably seen this post circulating around the internet. Both were shot in a fordlincoln in fords theatre and kennedy on gerald fords lap. At the time of lincolns death, there were 36 states. Lincolnkennedy coincidences an urban legend by lukas. Keep in mind that the list has seen slight variations over the years, and weve tried to include.
The first time i read about the coincidences was in a book called the incredible dr. While the majority of this impressive and eerie list has been circulating for years, including the dirty joke at the end, historians and fans of the two presidents continue to add more incredible items. Americans have marveled at the incredible list of coincidences between former presidents abraham lincoln and john f. However, the list had appeared, prior to that, in the g. Abraham lincoln was elected to congress in 1846 and john f. We like to think we know our presidential history pretty well. Coincidences or inventions reading experiment this is a readingwriting task described to use within the internet on a computer lab. Lee harvey oswald shot kennedy from a warehouse and ran to a theater. Lincoln and kennedy coincidences simple past practice esl. There are many sites about this, but i was careful to find one that doesnt include the marilyn monroe coincidence at the end. Dec 26, 2018 while these coincidences may seem fascinating, it is likely that the similarities between abraham lincoln and john f.
Both presidents were elected to the presidency in 60. Lincoln and kennedys similar lives and assassinations history 101. While kennedy reaped the benefits of success in the political atmosphere, there were plenty of differences between him and lincoln, such as lincolns ongoing failures in attempting to hold. Kennedy were first elected to congress in 46 and became president in 60. Both names, lincoln and kennedy, each contain seven letters. Lincoln picked andrew johnson as his secondterm running mate in 1864. Lincoln had two sons that died, one while in office, while in the case of president kennedy, his wife jackie, gave birth to a premature baby that died two da.
As snopes reports, a list of coincidences seemingly linking abraham lincoln and john f. Feb 19, 2016 most of these are just factually inaccurate, others require you stretch the definitions. It claims there are many weird coincidences between abraham lincoln and jfk. Kennedy in 1963, the a list of seemingly amazing coincidences between the two mens lives appeared, and it has been widely and continuously. Kennedy are a piece of american folklore of unknown origin. Lincoln kennedy coincidences why do they still thrive on the historical documents company abraham lincoln. Lincoln kennedy assassination 10 interesting coincidences 1. James freeman clarke 18101888 minister, writer and author. Medical and ballistic comparisons of their assassinations.
The weird coincidences between jfk and lincoln strange. Creepy coincidences and similarities between 2 presidents. Matrix by martin gardner published in the late 1970s. For a halfcentury, americans have marveled at the incredible list of similarities and coincidences between former presidents abraham lincoln and john f. 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. The lincolnkennedy coincidences both abraham lincoln and john f. The stranges coincidence between abraham lincoln and john kennedy. Kennedy, having appeared prior to that in the gop congressional committee newsletter. Kennedy there are some amazingly strange similarities between the two iconic presidents. Both presidents were elected to the house of representatives in 46. This strange story is about a series of uncanny coincidences which link two of americas most popular presidents. Apr 30, 20 were supposed to be amazed at minor happenstances such as the two mens being elected exactly one hundred years apart, but were supposed to think nothing of the numerous non coincidences. Your students will find it highly interesting, as it shows a lot of amazing coincidences between the two usa presidents. Linkin kennedy the coincidences between the lincoln and kennedy assassinations are not really so amazing.
The table of coincidences, below, is based on the lincoln kennedy list of coincidences, which is a piece of american folklore of unknown origin. The coincidences about lincoln and kennedy are notable and known because lincoln and kennedy are famous. 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. Kennedy and lincoln are among the foremost us presidents. Martin gardner examined the list in an article in scientific american, later. Like many of us, kennedy was in awe of abraham lincoln and was aware of some of the coincidences between himself and lincoln. Andrew johnson, who succeeded lincoln, was born in 1808. Kennedy was shot in a car named lincoln, still add to the coincidence value. Coincidencias entre kennedy e lincoln wikipedia, a.
This antiqued parchment poster features pictures of presidents lincoln and kennedy, and includes 18 of the more often quoted coincidences regarding the men and their assassinations. Kennedy and abraham lincoln are spreading across the internet and on social media. These striking similarities between abraham lincoln and j. But before you share it, you may want to take a look. Could these eerie similarities between abraham lincoln and. Lincoln kennedy coincidences god the original intent. The list of coincidences lists many similarities in how both presidents apparently lived and died, including their respective assassinations. The list of coincidences appeared in the mainstream american press in 1964, a year after the assassination of john f.
Lincoln and kennedy the list of strange coincidences. Kennedy s secretary, lincoln, warned him not to go to dallas. Its fun to close the lesson with the famous lincoln and kennedy remarkable coincidences. Most of these are just factually inaccurate, others require you stretch the definitions.
See more ideas about coincidences, words and funny names. Both wives lost a child while they lived in the white house. The kennedy and lincoln coincidences steve on leadership. Similarities between the assassinations of kennedy and. If youve never examined the coincidences side by side, get ready to be shocked. The coincidences between the lincoln and kennedy assassinations are not really so amazing.
But we bet you didnt know theyre so closely connected. Lattimer 19142007 was an expert on the lincoln assassination as well as the kennedy familys autopsy expert. Kennedy in 1963, the a list of seemingly amazing coincidences between. Rachel sends a coincidence to add to the lincoln jfk coincidences list. John wilkes booth, who assassinated lincoln, was born in 1839. On june 4, 1963, president kennedy signed a presidential executive order 11110, which further amended executive order 10289 of september 19, 1951. Heres a jawdropping look at the similarities between the assassinations. They are fairly well known but make an interesting read for anyone interested in coincidences. Similarities between the assassinations of kennedy and lincoln.
Apr 30, 2018 youve probably seen this post circulating around the internet. Not long after the assassination of president john f. Lincolnkennedy coincidences urban legend wikipedia. This gave kennedy, as president of the united states, legal clearance to create his own money to run the country, money that would belong to the people, an interest and debtfree money. The original list of coincidences appeared in the mainstream american press in 1964, in the wake of the 1963 kennedy assassination. The coincidence would be less interesting if it involved obscure us presidents, or prominent uruguayan presidents situationfor nonuruguayan citizens. While kennedy reaped the benefits of success in the political atmosphere, there were plenty of differences between him and lincoln, such as lincoln s ongoing failures in attempting to hold. Perhaps jumping off the list of lincolnkennedy coincidences that surfaced not long after jfks assassination, this entertaining picture book details what the two presidents had in commonbut also notes the myriad things they didnt. This is an oldie, but reprinted here for those who havent heardread it already. Lincoln and kennedy coincidences simple past practice this is a nice warmup in order introduce the simple past. May 28, 2018 on june 4, 1963, president kennedy signed a presidential executive order 11110, which further amended executive order 10289 of september 19, 1951. The assassinations of jfk and lincoln actually have a.
Raymond contributes to developing list of strange jfk coincidences interesting fact. Lincoln was elected in 1846, kennedy was elected in 1946. Both men were admired by many but actually hated by those who opposed their political views. The male companion of the other couple was wounded by the assassin. So without further delay, we present the list of lincolnkennedy coincidences, and our score of the accuracy for each one.
Well assign a true, false, or mixedmisleading label to each and tally them up at the end. Rachel sends a coincidence to add to the lincolnjfk coincidences list. Aug 27, 2014 lincoln kennedy assassination 10 interesting coincidences 1. Pdf abraham lincoln and john f kennedy evidence of. Both lincoln and kennedy were assassinated by southerners. John wilkes booth shot lincoln in a theater and ran to a warehouse. I display these on the smart board, lincoln and kennedy coincidences but they can easily be copied for each student as well. He played college football for the washington huskies, and was recognized as an allamerican. Lyndon johnson, who succeeded kennedy, was born in 1908. The table of coincidences, below, is based on the lincolnkennedy list of coincidences, which is a piece of american folklore of unknown origin.
Kennedys secretary, lincoln, warned him not to go to dallas. Kennedy em 1963, tendo aparecido anteriormente no g. Are these coincidences between lincoln and kennedy correct. Lincoln kennedy coincidences history mystery apr 26, 2008 source. Circulating virally, a list of selected facts demonstrates eerie similarities between the assassination of abraham lincoln and john f. This is what he had to say about the lincoln and kennedy assassinations in his book kennedy and lincoln. May 28, 2018 for a halfcentury, americans have marveled at the incredible list of similarities and coincidences between former presidents abraham lincoln and john f. Apr 26, 2008 lincoln kennedy coincidences history mystery apr 26, 2008 source. The lincoln and kennedy coincidences the united states. Kennedy were both tragically assassinated during their terms in office. Who really assassinated abe lincoln and john f kennedy.
Were supposed to be amazed at minor happenstances such as the two mens being elected exactly one hundred years apart, but were supposed to think nothing of the numerous noncoincidences. Kennedy was born on a tuesday, just two days after sunday. Kennedy has turned out to be almost a replay of the assassinations. While these coincidences may seem fascinating, it is likely that the similarities between abraham lincoln and john f. The lincolnkennedy coincidences harvard computer society. Moving on, there are many coincidences linking presidents lincoln and kennedy. A series of apparent coincidences between the lives and deaths of presidents john f.
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