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One of three families camped behind a billboard on U.S. 99, Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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One of three families camped behind a billboard on U.S. 99, Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
One of three families camped behind a billboard on U.S. 99. Kern County, California
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This evocative photograph, titled 'One of Three Families Camped Behind a Billboard on U.S. 99, Kern County, California,' was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image poignantly documents the harsh realities of displacement and poverty that afflicted countless families during this period. The photograph depicts three families huddled together behind a billboard on the side of U.S. Route 99 in Kern County, California. The billboard, which advertises a seemingly distant and unreachable promise of prosperity, serves as a stark contrast to the families' makeshift living conditions. The image captures the desolation and desperation of the scene, with the families' possessions piled haphazardly around them and their weary, resigned expressions. Lange, a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), was known for her documentation of the human impact of the Great Depression. This photograph is a powerful testament to the forced displacement and migration that occurred during this time, with families being uprooted from their homes and forced to seek refuge in makeshift camps along the sides of highways and other public spaces. The photograph has become an enduring symbol of the Great Depression and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a reminder of the importance of social safety nets and the need to address the root causes of poverty and displacement. The image is now part of the collections of the Library of Congress and is a valuable historical record of a pivotal moment in American history.
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