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DROUGHT REFUGEE, 1936. Drought refugees traveling on U. S. Highway 99 between Bakersfield and Famoso, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1936
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DROUGHT REFUGEE, 1936. Drought refugees traveling on U. S. Highway 99 between Bakersfield and Famoso, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1936
DROUGHT REFUGEE, 1936.
Drought refugees traveling on U.S. Highway 99 between Bakersfield and Famoso, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1936
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1936 Auto California Dorothea Drought Great Depression Highway 99 Homeless Journey Lange License Plate Luggage Mattress Migrant Worker Migration New Deal Poor Rear View Refugee Resettlement Road Sack Tailgate Tire Traveler Traveling Working Class Bakersfield
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DROUGHT REFUGEE, 1936. This powerful photograph captures the harsh realities of the Great Depression era in America. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, it showcases a group of drought refugees traveling on U. S. Highway 99 between Bakersfield and Famoso, California. In this snapshot of history, we witness the struggles faced by migrant workers who were forced to leave their homes due to severe drought conditions. The image depicts a scene of poverty and displacement as these individuals embark on a journey towards an uncertain future. The worn-out license plates on their vehicles suggest that they have traveled long distances in search of better opportunities. Their belongings are meager, with only sacks and mattresses tied to the back of trucks serving as makeshift luggage. Lange's composition focuses on the rear view of one such vehicle, emphasizing the tire and tailgate while capturing the weariness etched onto their faces. It serves as a poignant reminder of the hardships endured by those affected by economic crises during this time. This photograph is not just an artistic masterpiece but also holds historical significance as it documents one aspect of President Roosevelt's New Deal policies aimed at providing relief for those suffering from unemployment and homelessness during this period.
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