Throughout our educational journey, from high school to now, we’ve grown accustomed to encountering awe-inspiring portraits of iconic historical figures such as George Washington, Helen Keller, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel. However, it’s truly mind-boggling to consider that the oldest known photograph dates back to a mere 27 years after Washington’s passing in 1799. The birth of photography in the late 1820s opened up a whole new realm of human history. Prepare to be astonished as we delve into a curated selection of photographic relics, showcasing the familiar faces of some of history’s most illustrious personalities.
John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams, born on July 11, 1767, to John and Abigail Adams, served as the sixth President of the United States from 1825 to 1829. He was not just a president but a versatile American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, and diarist. Prior to his presidency, Adams held the role of the eighth United States Secretary of State from 1817 to 1825.
Following in the footsteps of his father, John Adams, who had been the second U.S. President from 1797 to 1801. Born in Braintree, Massachusetts, Adams spent a significant portion of his early life in Europe, where his father served as a diplomat. Tragically, in 1848, he succumbed to a stroke and passed away after collapsing on the floor of the House.