The Cassius M. Clay Batter defending the White House in 1861

This is a photograph; we know that this is possible, since the camera was in fact invented in 1840’s.

An unknown person took the picture during the civil war. It has been uploaded with permission of the Library of Congress.

The picture was taken (surprise) just outside of the white house.

We do not know why this picture was taken, however we found out that it may very well be what it claims to, as this did happen. :D