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FOURTH OF JULY, 1939. A group of men hanging out at a small fuel filling station
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FOURTH OF JULY, 1939. A group of men hanging out at a small fuel filling station
FOURTH OF JULY, 1939.
A group of men hanging out at a small fuel filling station with some of the men wearing the local teams baseball uniforms on the Fourth of July, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Photograph by Dorothea Lange on 4 July 1939
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1939 Baseball Commerce Dorothea Fourth Of July Fuel Great Depression July Lange Leisure New Deal North Carolina Petroleum Player Pump Rural Selling Station Store Summer Team Southeast
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FOURTH OF JULY, 1939 - A Snapshot of Rural Americana
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. In this photograph captured by the renowned Dorothea Lange on July 4th, 1939, we are transported back to a simpler time in rural Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The image depicts a group of men leisurely hanging out at a small fuel filling station against the backdrop of an idyllic summer day. As our gaze wanders across the scene, it is impossible not to notice that some of these men proudly don baseball uniforms representing their local team. Their passion for America's favorite pastime shines through as they gather around the pump and engage in animated conversations about the game. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into an era marked by both economic hardship and resilience - the Great Depression still casting its shadow over everyday life while President Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives sought to uplift communities nationwide. Against this backdrop, this gathering at the fuel station becomes more than just a casual encounter; it symbolizes camaraderie and unity amidst challenging times. Dorothea Lange's masterful composition captures not only moments frozen in time but also emotions that transcend generations. As we peer into this window from yesteryears, we can't help but feel nostalgic for those carefree summer days when community bonds were forged effortlessly under sunlit skies.
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