On This Date In POTUS History
- 1845 Tyler's nominee to the Supreme Court, Samuel Nelson, confirmed by the Senate.
- 1849 James K. Polk became the first sitting President to have his photograph taken.
- 1859 Oregon admitted to the Union as the 33rd state.
- 1884 Theodore Roosevelt's wife, Alice Roosevelt, and his mother, Martha, died on the same day.
- 1912 Arizona admitted to the Union as the 48th state.
POTUS Quote
“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.”
