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DROUGHT REFUGEES, 1937. A destitute Missouri family of five with no money, a sick baby
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DROUGHT REFUGEES, 1937. A destitute Missouri family of five with no money, a sick baby
DROUGHT REFUGEES, 1937.
A destitute Missouri family of five with no money, a sick baby, and a broken down automobile alongside U.S. Highway 99 in San Joaquin County, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, February 1937
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1937 Baby California Chicken Destitute Dorothea Drought Family February Great Depression Highway 99 Homeless Lange Migrant Worker Missouri Mother New Deal Poor Poverty Refugee Resettlement Roadside Rural San Joaquin Valley Truck Wire Working Class
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DROUGHT REFUGEES, 1937 - A Glimpse into the Struggles of a Desperate Missouri Family
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. This poignant photograph captures the harsh reality faced by a destitute family during the Great Depression. In February 1937, Dorothea Lange's lens focused on this impoverished Missouri family of five as they sought refuge from drought and poverty in San Joaquin County, California. The image portrays a scene of despair and desperation. The worn-out automobile that once symbolized hope now stands broken down alongside U. S. Highway 99, serving as a stark reminder of shattered dreams. The mother cradles her sick baby tenderly in her arms while the father gazes into an uncertain future with worry etched across his face. Every detail tells a story of struggle: the threadbare clothes clinging to their bodies, the vacant expressions reflecting exhaustion and uncertainty. Their journey to find work has left them homeless and penniless; they have become migrants searching for any glimmer of opportunity amidst vast rural landscapes. Dorothea Lange's powerful composition invites us to empathize with these forgotten souls who represent countless families affected by economic hardship during this era. It serves as a testament to both human resilience and societal failure. As we gaze upon this haunting image, let it remind us not only of our past but also our present responsibilities towards those facing similar hardships today. May it inspire compassion and action in creating a more equitable world where no family is forced
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