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Camped in the rain behind billboard... on U.S. 99, near Famosa, Kern County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Camped in the rain behind billboard... on U.S. 99, near Famosa, Kern County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Camped in the rain behind billboard: three families, fourteen children. On U.S. 99. Near Famosa [or Vamosa], Kern County, California. [Advertisement: Next Time Try the Train - Travel While You Sleep - Southern Pacific ]
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Camped in the Rain - A Glimpse into the Lives of Displaced Families during the Great Depression
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. This poignant photograph captured by Dorothea Lange in 1939 showcases a powerful depiction of life on the road during one of America's darkest times. Behind a weathered billboard along U. S. 99, near Famosa in Kern County, California, three families find shelter from the relentless rain that symbolizes their struggle. In this image, we witness fourteen children huddled together with their parents amidst their makeshift campsite. The worn-out cars parked nearby serve as both transportation and temporary homes for these displaced individuals who have been uprooted by economic hardships caused by the Great Depression. The advertisement on the billboard ironically offers an alternative to their current predicament – "Next Time Try the Train - Travel While You Sleep - Southern Pacific". However, for these families, such luxuries are far beyond reach. Dorothea Lange's lens captures not only physical displacement but also emotional turmoil etched upon each face. These resilient souls embody hope despite adversity as they endure homelessness and uncertainty while searching for better opportunities elsewhere. Through her work with Farm Security Administration (FSA), Lange aimed to shed light on social issues plaguing American society at that time. This photograph stands as a testament to her commitment to documenting human stories and advocating for change. As we observe this historic image today, it serves as a reminder of our shared responsibility to address poverty and inequality within our communities—a call to action echoing across generations.
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