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COAL MINERS, 1935. Kentucky coal miners taking a work break, Jenkins, Kentucky
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COAL MINERS, 1935. Kentucky coal miners taking a work break, Jenkins, Kentucky
COAL MINERS, 1935.
Kentucky coal miners taking a work break, Jenkins, Kentucky. Photograph by Ben Shahn, October 1935
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1935 Bucket Coal Farm Security Administration Flashlight Great Depression Helmet Industry Kentucky Mine Miner New Deal October Poor Rural Shahn Working Class Jenkins Southeast
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COAL MINERS, 1935 - A Glimpse into the Lives of Kentucky's Hardworking Miners
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. This photograph captured by Ben Shahn in October 1935 takes us back to a crucial era in American history - the Great Depression. In Jenkins, Kentucky, we witness a group of coal miners taking a well-deserved break from their arduous work deep underground. The image portrays the resilience and determination of these men who tirelessly toiled in hazardous conditions to provide for their families. Dressed in rugged attire with helmets on their heads and flashlights hanging from their belts, they stand as symbols of an industry that powered America during its darkest times. Shrouded in dust and sweat, these miners represent the backbone of rural communities struggling through economic hardship. Their weathered faces tell stories of sacrifice and endurance while highlighting the stark reality faced by working-class Americans during this period. As part of President Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives, which aimed to revive the nation's economy, this photograph captures not only a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of how government intervention sought to improve living conditions for those affected by poverty. Ben Shahn's lens transports us back to an era when coal mining was more than just an occupation; it was a way of life for countless individuals across America. This powerful image encapsulates both the strength and vulnerability inherent within these hardworking miners who played an integral role in shaping our nation's industrial landscape.
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