web site dedicated to Matthew Brady

While thinking of the past and searching for websites about the American Civil War, which began 150 years ago, I discovered this site dedicated to the photographer of that war - Matthew Brady.  There is a wealth of information on this site.  Matthew Brady was able to photograph almost every general of the North and the South according to this site.   We recently watched a program on the History Channel about Brady and learned that he would take pictures of a battle, and then post them in town for people to view.  One way to make a living, I guess.  But most people don't realize that he almost lost his life several times taking these photos.  He was almost killed at the Battle of Bull Run, and lost his way for three days and finally made it to Washington, DC, nearly dead from starvation (Click to view the site)

"My greatest aim has been to advance the art of photography and to make it what I think I have, a great and truthful medium of history."

- Mathew B. Brady

Photo at top from the National Archives "Lincoln at Antietam"  by Brady

The home page includes links to some of his portraits of famous people during this period of our country's history.  (Click to view)