The Oldest Photo of a U.S. President: John Quincy Adams in 1843
Details
| Title | The Oldest Photo of a U.S. President: John Quincy Adams in 1843 |
| Author | The Unseen Universe |
| Duration | 4:14 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=YLD9uPopUe8 |
Description
Dive into the story of the oldest surviving photograph of a U.S. president, a daguerreotype of John Quincy Adams taken in 1843. Learn how this historic image connects us to the early days of America and marks the beginnings of presidential photography. Discover why this portrait survived while the first-ever presidential photograph, taken in 1841 of William Henry Harrison, was tragically lost. Explore the incredible challenges and significance of this groundbreaking moment in photographic history.
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