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SEGREGATED FOUNTAIN, 1943. A whites only drinking fountain at the Bethlehem-Fairfield

SEGREGATED FOUNTAIN, 1943. A whites only drinking fountain at the Bethlehem-Fairfield


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SEGREGATED FOUNTAIN, 1943. A whites only drinking fountain at the Bethlehem-Fairfield

SEGREGATED FOUNTAIN, 1943.
A whites only drinking fountain at the Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards in Baltimore, Maryland. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, 1943

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1943 Arthur Baltimore Drinking Fountain Jim Crow Maryland Segregation Siegel Sign White Window


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SEGREGATED FOUNTAIN, 1943 - A Haunting Reminder of America's Dark Past

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. This powerful photograph captures a chilling moment in American history - a whites-only drinking fountain at the Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards in Baltimore, Maryland. Taken by Arthur Siegel in 1943, this image serves as a stark reminder of the deeply entrenched segregation that plagued our nation during the mid-20th century. The scene is both haunting and disturbing. The exterior of the building showcases a small window with text boldly proclaiming "Whites Only" reinforcing the racial divide that was enforced through Jim Crow laws. This sign represents not only physical separation but also psychological and emotional barriers between races. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness an era when discrimination was openly practiced and accepted. It reminds us of the struggles faced by African Americans who were denied basic human rights solely based on their skin color. As we reflect upon this photograph today, it serves as a poignant symbol of how far we have come as a society while also reminding us that there is still work to be done to achieve true equality for all. Let it stand as a testament to our collective commitment to justice and inclusivity – ensuring that such painful chapters remain confined to history books rather than being relived in our present or future.

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