The Lincoln-Kennedy Coincidences

"This work is a witty, unique 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 truly 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"--

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