Lincoln-Kennedy Coincidences

Fact and Legend in the Assassinations

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

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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.

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Utgivningsdatum2023-01-06
Mått152 x 229 x 12 mm
Vikt299 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor232
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9781476690551

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Table of ContentsPrefacePrologue: Running Mates1. A Fascinating List of Apparent Nonsense2. The Mystery of Dr. Matrix3. The Curse of Tippecanoe4. That Time John Kennedy Saved Abraham Lincoln5. The X-100 and the Bloody Rocker6. A Haunted Dress and the Shadow of History7. An Abandoned Church, a Tractor Store, and the Sorrows of Post-Assassination Resale Value8. Assassination Goes to the Movies9. PH Balance10. Escape of the Assassins: The Board Game11. The Assassins’ Assassins12. So What?AcknowledgmentsSourcesBibliographyIndex