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Listening to speeches at mass meeting of WPA workers protesting... San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Listening to speeches at mass meeting of WPA workers protesting... San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Listening to speeches at mass meeting of Works Progress Administration (WPA) workers protesting congressional cut of relief appropriations. San Francisco, California
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This evocative photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, portrays a mass gathering of Works Progress Administration (WPA) workers in San Francisco, California. The scene unfolds at a political rally, where the workers have assembled to voice their concerns over proposed congressional cuts to relief appropriations. The emergency relief appropriation act, a crucial component of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program, was under threat, and the WPA workers were determined to make their voices heard. The image is a poignant snapshot of the Great Depression era, with the crowd of men, dressed in simple work clothes and hats, intently listening to speeches delivered from the stage. Their expressions convey a range of emotions, from hope and determination to anxiety and frustration. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and solidarity of the American people during a time of economic hardship. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her powerful and evocative imagery helped to bring attention to the plight of the American people during the Great Depression and beyond. This photograph is now part of the Library of Congress's extensive collection, serving as an enduring reminder of a pivotal moment in American history.
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