We’ve become accustomed to seeing lavish paintings of historical people like George Washington at school, but it’s incredible to consider that the earliest-known photograph was taken just 27 years after Washington’s death in 1799! And today, over two centuries later, none of us can envision life without the sophisticated cameras on our phones. Continue reading to see some images of historical figures… It’s a must-read for any history buff!
Figures From History Who Lived Long Enough To Be Photographed
John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams was the son of Founding Father John Adams and the sixth President of the United States. Historians have labeled him “underrated,” despite the fact that his political career was marred by feelings of inadequacy in comparison to his powerful political family. Adams was born in 1767, and this photograph was snapped in 1843. Isn’t it incredible to imagine that people born in the 1700s lived long enough to be photographed?
John Quincy Adams
