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Lincoln had someone working with him named Kennedy; Kennedy had someone working with him named Lincoln. In each instance, what was the nature of that person's job?

Secretary. Lincoln had a secretary named Kennedy; Kennedy had a secretary named Evelyn Lincoln.

Each man (while in the White House) had children die. How did Kennedy's child, Patrick, die?

Shortly after birth. Kennedy's infant son, Patrick, lived only days after birth. Lincoln, of course, lost several children; only one survived to maturity.

Both Kennedy and Lincoln were killed in the same manner. How?

Shooting. Both were killed by gunshots to the head. Lincoln was shot at close range; Kennedy was shot from a distance.

Lincoln was killed in Ford's Theatre; Kennedy was killed in what kind of car?

Ford (Lincoln).

Both presidents were ...

followed in office by a man with the same name.. Both presidents had men named "Johnson" as vice presidents. Andrew Johnson took over when Lincoln died; Lyndon Johnson took over when Kennedy died. Both Johnsons were southerners (Andrew was from Tennessee and Lyndon was from Texas) and each had 6 letters in the first name.

Which statement is true?

Oswald fled from a warehouse type structure and was caught in a theatre.. Oswald fled from a warehouse: that is, essentially, what the Texas Book Depository was. He was later caught in a movie theatre. Booth committed the shooting in a theatre; he was later caught in a barn (which is a warehouse-type repository) on Garrett's farm.

Each was shot on the same day of the week. Which one?

Friday. Lincoln was shot on Good Friday.

Which of the following is/are true?

All are true.

Each assassin...

was killed before trial.. Ruby killed Oswald and was arrested; Booth was pursued and killed.

Which statement is true?

All are true. John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald - 15 letters in each name - both used their middle names. Kennedy was warned not to go to Dallas; Lincoln was advised not to go to the theatre. Both were killed by Southerners. (Kennedy was also killed in the south.)