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POVERTY: CHILDREN, 1935. Two impovished children in the slum section of Georgetown, Washington, D

POVERTY: CHILDREN, 1935. Two impovished children in the slum section of Georgetown, Washington, D


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POVERTY: CHILDREN, 1935. Two impovished children in the slum section of Georgetown, Washington, D

POVERTY: CHILDREN, 1935.
Two impovished children in the slum section of Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Photograph by Carl Mydans, November 1935

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1935 Barefoot Carl Children Dirty Georgetown Great Depression Lower Class Mydans New Deal November Poverty Slum Washington Dc Young Unidentified


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This poignant photograph captures the harsh reality of poverty during the Great Depression in 1935. The image showcases two young children, a boy and a girl, living in the slum section of Georgetown, Washington D. C. Their barefoot feet and disheveled appearance speak volumes about their impoverished circumstances. Photographed by Carl Mydans in November 1935 as part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project, this image serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by lower-class families during this tumultuous time in American history. The children's dirty clothes and somber expressions reflect the daily hardships they endured. The composition focuses on their seated position against a backdrop that remains unidentified. This lack of identification further emphasizes how countless families across America were affected by poverty during this era. Mydans' photograph is not only an artistic portrayal but also serves as documentation for historical purposes. It sheds light on the impact of government initiatives like Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policies aimed at alleviating economic distress. As we look back at this snapshot from nearly a century ago, it reminds us to appreciate our progress while acknowledging that there are still many who face similar challenges today.

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