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.
The name Lincoln and Kennedy each contain 7 letters.
Both men were particularly concerned with civil rights.
Both men lost a child while living in the White House.
Lincoln's secretary was named Kennedy. Kennedy's secretary was named Lincoln.
Both Presidents were shot on a Friday. Both were shot in the head.
Both were assassinated by Southerners. Both were succeeded by Southerners.
Both successors were named Johnson!
Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.
Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.
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