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Rare Lincoln Photo Found in Grant Album

What may be the last photo to be taken of Abraham Lincoln before his death has surfaced in an a photo album of Ulysses S. Grant. Ulysses S. Grant VI, President Grant’s great-great-grandson, was recently looking at a White House photo in the album and noticed a tall man in the distance. He contacted a Lincoln photography collector who examined the photo and identified the figure as Lincoln. Upon removal of the photo from the album, a handwritten description was discovered on the back: “Lincoln in front of the White House.” Also on the back was the date 1865 and the photographer’s seal.

There are only around 130 known photographs of Abraham Lincoln making any photo of him rare, but this photo would be the only known photo of Lincoln in front of the White House. Based on the photographer’s seal and other known information, it is estimated the picture was taken in March of 1865. Since Lincoln was assassinated in April 1865, it may very well be the last photo taken of him before his death.

10 Interesting Facts About Ulysses S. Grant

10. Grant narrowly missed Lincoln’s assassination

Grant had been invited to go to Ford theater with President Lincoln but he and his wife Julia decided to travel to New Jersey to visit their children instead. Had he attended, he may have been a target as well.

9. Both of Grant’s parents witnessed his presidency

It may not seem like a big deal today, but Ulysses Grant was the first president to have both his parents living as he entered office.

8. Grant couldn’t stand the sight of blood

Although he witnessed some of the bloodiest battles in history, Grant could not stand the sight of blood. Rare steak nauseated him and he was known to cook his meat to the point of charring.

7. Grant graduated from West Point

Grant was one of only three presidents to graduate from a military academy. He graduated from West Point in 1843. Continue reading “10 Interesting Facts About Ulysses S. Grant”