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SAN FRANCISCO, 1934. Unemployed men in San Francisco, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange
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SAN FRANCISCO, 1934. Unemployed men in San Francisco, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange
SAN FRANCISCO, 1934.
Unemployed men in San Francisco, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1934
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1934 Anonymous California Dorothea Failure Great Depression Lange New Deal San Francisco Storefront Unemployed Unemployment
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This photograph, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1934, transports us back to the streets of San Francisco during the Great Depression. The image captures a group of unemployed men standing outside a storefront on a bustling street in California's iconic city. The men, dressed in worn-out clothing and hats that speak volumes about their struggle for survival, stand tall despite the hardships they face. Their expressions reveal both resilience and despair as they confront unemployment head-on. Lange's composition skillfully frames the scene against the backdrop of an anonymous storefront, emphasizing the harsh reality faced by these individuals during this tumultuous period. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the widespread failure brought upon by economic downturns and highlights how countless lives were affected. As part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) under President Roosevelt's New Deal initiative, Lange aimed to document social issues plaguing America at that time. Her powerful images played a significant role in raising awareness about poverty and unemployment across the nation. Today, this historical print from Granger Art on Demand allows us to reflect on our collective past while reminding us of our responsibility to address societal challenges with compassion and empathy.
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