Political trivia time: On February 14, 1849?

The first photograph of a U.S. President was taken by Matthew Brady in New York City. President James Polk was the subject of the picture.


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James Knox Polk, three-quarter length portrait, three-quarters to the right, seated. Photo Credit: Mathew Brady/Library of Congress

James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States, was the first president to be photographed while in office. The daguerreotype was taken by famous photographer Matthew Brady in New York City on February 14, 1849. Polk was also the first president to be extensively photographed during his presidency.