on February 2, 2026
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In March 1843, John Quincy Adams did something historic: had his picture taken. He did so at artist Philip Haas’ studio in Washington, D.C., sitting for a portrait captured via daguerreotype, the first successful photography format. Adams’ single term as president had ended in 1829, and at the time he was photographed, he was representing Massachusetts in the House of Representatives. Kim Sajet, director of the National Portrait Gallery, said upon acquiring the daguerreotype that Adams's having his portrait taken “confirms that in many ways America was born modern; embracing not only new government ideals but also the latest technologies that helped its leaders to become accessible to the public.”
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He sort of has the "How long do I have to stay still and keep my eyes open" look. Great history too!
I've heard it commented on that if TV and Social Media was around during Lincoln's time, he'd never been elected because he was just not a very good looking guy! I don't know about that... I think folks back then were a litter deeper than folks these days, who are about 1/2" deep when it comes to s... View More
Maranatha_Mark But Lincoln had one fault that social media would have keyed on, and that he was almost as insane as his wife. If Lincoln had called the Southern Peace Commission (of 1850) into session in 1860 and composed with the plan to free the slaves in the South, there would have been no civil... View More