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DROUGHT FARMERS, 1936. Drought farmers line the shady side of a street in a town
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DROUGHT FARMERS, 1936. Drought farmers line the shady side of a street in a town
DROUGHT FARMERS, 1936.
Drought farmers line the shady side of a street in a town in Oklahoma while their crops suffer. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1936
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1936 August Denim Dorothea Drought Dust Bowl Farmer Great Depression Lange New Deal Oklahoma Overalls Shade Sidewalk Southwest Storefront Straw Hat Street Scene Summer Town
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of the Great Depression era in America. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in August 1936, it depicts a group of drought farmers seeking respite from the scorching sun on the shady side of a street in an Oklahoma town. The image portrays a somber scene as these hardworking men, dressed in denim overalls and straw hats, line up along the sidewalk. Their weary expressions reflect their struggle to make ends meet during this challenging time. Meanwhile, their crops suffer under the relentless grip of drought. Lange's lens not only captures the physical toll that this environmental disaster has taken on these farmers but also serves as a poignant reminder of the economic devastation caused by the Dust Bowl phenomenon. The storefronts behind them stand as silent witnesses to their plight. As part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal initiative, Lange was commissioned by Farm Security Administration (FSA) to document rural poverty and bring attention to those affected by it. Through her photographs like this one, she aimed to raise awareness about social issues and advocate for change. This historic snapshot serves as both a testament to human resilience amidst adversity and a call for compassion towards those impacted by natural disasters beyond their control.
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