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DROUGHT REFUGEES, 1936. Drought refugees from Polk, Missouri, awaiting the opening
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DROUGHT REFUGEES, 1936. Drought refugees from Polk, Missouri, awaiting the opening
DROUGHT REFUGEES, 1936.
Drought refugees from Polk, Missouri, awaiting the opening of orange picking season at Porterville, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, November 1936
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1936 Affection Automobile California Dorothea Drought Dust Bowl Family Farmer Father Fruit Great Depression Lange Migrant Worker New Deal November Orange Picker Poverty Working Class Young
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DROUGHT REFUGEES, 1936 - A Glimpse into the Struggles of American Farmers during the Great Depression
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. In this poignant photograph captured by Dorothea Lange in November 1936, we witness a family from Polk, Missouri, seeking refuge in Porterville, California. The image portrays a father and his young son seated on an old automobile while awaiting the opening of orange picking season. They are surrounded by barren land and dust-covered faces that reflect the harsh realities of drought and poverty. Lange's lens captures not only their physical exhaustion but also their resilience and determination to provide for their family amidst challenging circumstances. The man's weathered face tells tales of countless hours spent toiling as a migrant worker - a symbol of hope amidst despair. The boy stands beside his father with innocence still intact; he represents both the vulnerability and promise of youth. Together they embody the working-class spirit that defined America during this era - individuals who were forced to leave behind everything familiar in search of better opportunities out West. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of how environmental disasters like droughts can uproot lives and force families into migration. It also highlights the impact of government initiatives such as FSA (Farm Security Administration) programs under President Roosevelt's New Deal that aimed to alleviate poverty during these trying times. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, let us remember those who endured unimaginable hardships during one of America's darkest chapters – brave souls who clung
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