The First President Photograph

in photograph •  7 years ago 

John Quincy Adams, the 6th President of the United States, was the principal president to have his photo taken. The daguerreotype was shot in 1843, a great number of years after Adams left office in 1829. The first to have his photo taken in office was James Polk, the eleventh President, who was shot in 1849SmartSelectImage_2018-05-17-15-36-22.png

Authors get paid when people like you upvote their post.
If you enjoyed what you read here, create your account today and start earning FREE STEEM!
Sort Order:  

Thank you for the picture, I didnt know this before

Now you know