In what ways are JFK and Abraham Lincoln alike?

Question

Like how JFK's secretary's name was Lincoln and Lincolns was named Kennedy.

Answer 1

Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.
John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.

Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.
John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.

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.

Now it gets really weird.

Lincoln 's secretary was named Kennedy.
Kennedy's Secretary was named Lincoln.

Both were assassinated by Southerners.
Both were succeeded by Southerners named Johnson.

Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.
Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.

John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839.
Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939.

Both assassins were known by their three names.
Both names are composed of fifteen letters.

Now hang on to your seat.

Lincoln was shot at the theater named 'Ford.'
Kennedy was shot in a car called ' Lincoln' made by 'Ford.'

Lincoln was shot in a theater and his assassin ran and hid in a warehouse.
Kennedy was shot from a warehouse and his assassin ran and hid in a theater.

Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.

And here's the kicker...

A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe, Maryland
A week before Kennedy was shot, he was with Marilyn Monroe.

Answer 2

Well, they were both presidents. But I've never heard about Lincoln frolicking in the White House pool ( or anywhere) with his secretaries or an actress. Of course in those days there was no White House pool, and from what I've heard of Mrs Lincoln she would not have put up such improprieties.

Answer 3

Unfortunately, whalegirl's answers contain a number of inaccuracies. This is explored at http://www.snopes.com/history/american/linckenn.htm. However, it is true that both were presidents, both did lose children while in office, and both had Vice-Presidents with the last name of Johnson, who each succeeded them when they were assassinated. Other than that, they both have similarities and differences along with the other 40 men who served in that office.

Answer 4

Both assassinated in the 60's, both had children who had died, both had assassins known by all 3 names, both have 7 letters in their last names, and many others.

Answer 5

Both were killed over war, Ab over the civil war and Kennedy cause he didnt want to go to Veitnam, both supported blacks

Answer 6

They were both president and they were both assassinated.

Answer 7

Assassination, baby.