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President Obama was formerly a senator and Abe Lincoln had been a congressman in Illinois.

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What is the significance of Obama and Lincoln?

They were both from Illinois when they were first elected president -- Lincoln in 1860 and Obama in 2008.


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No, neither President Obama nor Joe Biden were governors. Both were United States senators-- Obama from Illinois and Biden from Delaware.


What do Illinois and Hawaii have in common?

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How many presidents come from the state of Illinois?

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What does Barack Obama have in common with Abraham Lincoln?

Both men lived in Illinois for much of their life. Both studied law and became licensed attorneys. Both became presidents of the United States. Both were very polarizing figures-- it seemed people either loved them or hated them. Both took strong stands on equality-- in Lincoln's case, it was about racial equality; in Obama's case, it was about equal pay for women and marriage equality for gay people.


What are five things that Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama have in common?

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What do Andrew Jackson and President Obama have in common?

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Did Joe Biden and Barack Obama win their home states?

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What were the issues Obama and Lincoln faced as they entered the presidency?

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How are Obama and Lincoln the same?

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Why did Obama use the Lincoln Bible?

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