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FLOOD REFUGEE, 1936. A son of a migrant worker eating roadside while traveling
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FLOOD REFUGEE, 1936. A son of a migrant worker eating roadside while traveling
FLOOD REFUGEE, 1936.
A son of a migrant worker eating roadside while traveling from Oklahoma to California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, November 1936
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1936 Adolescent Auto California Dorothea Flood Food Great Depression Homeless Lange Migrant Worker Migration New Deal November Okie Poor Poverty Refugee Roadside Rural Tire Traveler Traveling Working Class Young
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of life during the Great Depression in 1936. Titled "FLOOD REFUGEE, 1936" it showcases a young boy who is the son of a migrant worker. The image portrays him sitting by the roadside, eating his meal while on a journey from Oklahoma to California. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in November 1936, this photo encapsulates the desperation and resilience of those affected by poverty and displacement during that era. The boy's weary expression reflects the hardships he has endured at such a tender age. The backdrop of this image tells a story of migration and struggle as families sought better opportunities in California during this time. With an old automobile tire visible behind him, it symbolizes their long and arduous journey towards hope for a brighter future. Lange's work was part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project under President Roosevelt's New Deal program. Through her lens, she aimed to shed light on social issues plaguing America at that time. This photograph serves as both documentation and artistry, capturing not only one individual but also representing countless others facing similar circumstances. It reminds us of our shared history and compels us to reflect upon how far we have come since then.
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