February 14, 1849, Daquerreotype of US President James K. Polk, by Matthew Brady in New York City On this day, February 14th 1849, James Knox Polk became the first sitting US President to have his Photograph taken. The session took place in New York and the president was photographed by the esteemed Matthew Brady.
It is possible that an earlier photograph of a president may have been taken, but none is known to have survived, and no indication of a photography session is noted in the contemporary records.
It is possible that an earlier photograph of a president may have been taken, but none is known to have survived, and no indication of a photography session is noted in the contemporary records.
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