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EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, 1937. Scene outside an employment agency on Sixth Avenue in New York City, December 1937. Photographed by Arthur Rothstein
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EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, 1937. Scene outside an employment agency on Sixth Avenue in New York City, December 1937. Photographed by Arthur Rothstein
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, 1937.
Scene outside an employment agency on Sixth Avenue in New York City, December 1937. Photographed by Arthur Rothstein
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1937 6th Avenue Arthur December Employment Employment Agency Failure Farm Security Administration Fedora Great Depression Line Menu New Deal Notice Office Price Restaurant Rothstein Sign Unemployment
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EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, 1937 - Capturing the Struggles of a Nation in Crisis
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. This powerful photograph by Arthur Rothstein takes us back to the streets of New York City during the Great Depression. It is December 1937, and outside an employment agency on Sixth Avenue, we witness a scene that reflects the desperation and uncertainty faced by countless Americans at that time. The image showcases a bustling crowd gathered outside the agency's office, their faces etched with worry and hopelessness. Men wearing fedoras stand in line, clutching notices of job openings tightly in their hands. The sign above reads "EMPLOYMENT AGENCY" serving as both a beacon of possibility and a reminder of widespread unemployment. Rothstein's lens captures not only the physical struggle but also hints at deeper societal issues. The presence of a nearby restaurant menu highlights how even basic necessities like food were out of reach for many during this era. This photograph becomes more than just documentation; it becomes an emblematic representation of the failures within American society. As part of his work for Farm Security Administration (FSA), Rothstein sought to shed light on these hardships while documenting President Roosevelt's New Deal policies aimed at combating poverty and unemployment. Through this poignant snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded that behind every statistic lies real people enduring immense challenges. Decades later, this photograph continues to serve as a stark reminder of our collective history—a testament to resilience amidst adversity and an urgent call to address systemic inequalities
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