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MIGRANT CHILDREN, 1939. Children of agricultural day laborers sitting in front
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MIGRANT CHILDREN, 1939. Children of agricultural day laborers sitting in front
MIGRANT CHILDREN, 1939.
Children of agricultural day laborers sitting in front of small store near Vian, Oklahoma. Photographed by Russell Lee, June 1939
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1939 Baby Barefoot Bench Brother Children Dust Bowl Family Great Depression June Migrant Migrant Worker Naked New Deal Oklahoma Overalls Poor Russell Sign Sister Sitting Store Tobacco Working Class Unidentified Vian
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Migrant Children, 1939: A Glimpse into the Lives of Resilient Souls". This poignant photograph captures a moment frozen in time during one of America's darkest periods - the Great Depression. In June 1939, Russell Lee, a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), documented the harsh reality faced by migrant children in Vian, Oklahoma. The image portrays a group of young boys and girls sitting on an old wooden bench in front of a small store. These innocent faces belong to children whose parents were agricultural day laborers struggling to make ends meet amidst the Dust Bowl crisis. Their clothing is worn-out and tattered, reflecting their impoverished circumstances. With bare feet grounded on dusty soil, these resilient souls display both vulnerability and strength as they confront life's hardships head-on. The boy's overalls hang loosely from his thin frame while his sister sits beside him with her naked feet resting on the ground. In this snapshot of history, we witness not only the physical toll that poverty has taken on these youngsters but also their unwavering spirit to persevere through adversity. They represent countless other migrant families who sought solace during those trying times. As we gaze upon this powerful image today, let us remember these brave children who endured unimaginable challenges during an era marked by economic turmoil. May their story serve as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, hope can still be found within each other's hearts.
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