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WWI: REFUGEES, 1919. Refugee children waiting to be received at the Jerusalem orphanage shelter
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WWI: REFUGEES, 1919. Refugee children waiting to be received at the Jerusalem orphanage shelter
WWI: REFUGEES, 1919.
Refugee children waiting to be received at the Jerusalem orphanage shelter. Photograph, 1919
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1919 Children Jerusalem Orphan Orphanage Palestine Poor Red Cross Refugee Steps
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant photograph captured in 1919, we witness the heartbreaking aftermath of World War I as refugee children anxiously await entry into the Jerusalem orphanage shelter. The image transports us to a time when innocence was shattered and lives were uprooted by the ravages of war. The scene unfolds on an early morning outside the shelter's exterior steps, where a group of weary boys and girls huddle together. Clad in tattered rags, their pale faces reflect both hardship and hope. Despite their destitution, these resilient children embody strength beyond their years. Amongst them stands a young boy with determination etched across his face. His eyes seem to hold stories untold, emblematic of the countless tales woven into this historic moment. A girl beside him clutches onto her only possession - a red cross symbolizing aid and compassion amidst chaos. This sepia-toned photograph captures not just a snapshot in time but also serves as a powerful reminder of humanity's capacity for resilience and compassion even in times of great adversity. It is through images like these that we are compelled to remember those who have been displaced by conflict throughout history. As we gaze upon this print from Granger Art on Demand, let us be reminded that behind every statistic lies an individual story waiting to be heard; one that speaks volumes about our shared responsibility towards creating a more compassionate world for all refugees seeking solace within orphanage walls like these in Palestine nearly a century ago.
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