MINER STRIKE, 1939. Miners sons bringing home coal which they salvaged from a

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MINER STRIKE, 1939. Miners sons bringing home coal which they salvaged from a

MINER STRIKE, 1939.
Miners sons bringing home coal which they salvaged from a slag pile during a coal strike in Kempton, West Virginia. Photograph by John Vachon, May 1939

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1939 Coal Kempton Labor Movement Miner New Deal Pile Strike Vachon Wagon West Virginia Slag Southeast Unidentified

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. This poignant photograph captures a significant moment during the coal strike of 1939 in Kempton, West Virginia. In this snapshot frozen in time by photographer John Vachon in May 1939, we witness two young boys bravely shouldering the responsibility of providing for their family amidst challenging circumstances. The image showcases these miner's sons trudging home with their wagon piled high with salvaged coal from a slag pile. Their determined expressions speak volumes about the hardships faced by families during this tumultuous period marked by labor movements and economic struggle. Vachon's lens beautifully encapsulates not only the physical toil endured by these youngsters but also highlights their unwavering spirit and dedication to supporting their loved ones. The backdrop of Southeastern Appalachia adds an additional layer of authenticity to this powerful visual narrative. As part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives, which aimed to alleviate poverty and unemployment across America, this photograph serves as a testament to both the challenges faced by working-class communities and their remarkable resilience in times of adversity. Today, through Granger Art on Demand's print reproduction, we have an opportunity to reflect upon our shared history and pay homage to those who fought tirelessly for better living conditions. This image reminds us that even in dark times, hope can be found within everyday heroes like these brave miner's sons who carried forth the torch of perseverance

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