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Young family, penniless, hitchhiking on U.S. Highway 99, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Young family, penniless, hitchhiking on U.S. Highway 99, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Young family, penniless, hitchhiking on U.S. Highway 99, California. The father, twenty-four, and the mother, seventeen, came from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, early in 1935. Their baby was born in the Imperial Valley, California, where they were working as field laborers
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This evocative photograph, titled 'Young family, penniless, hitchhiking on U.S. Highway 99, California, 1936,' is a poignant depiction of the harsh realities faced by displaced families during the Great Depression in America. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, this image captures the desperation and resilience of a young couple, both in their late twenties, and their infant child. The father, with a determined look in his eyes, clutches a small suitcase, while the mother, holding their baby, shields them from the elements with a thin blanket. Originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, they had arrived in California in early 1935, seeking work as field laborers in the Imperial Valley. Their baby was born there, but the harsh conditions and economic instability forced them to embark on this journey, hoping to find better opportunities. The image is a poignant reminder of the millions of Americans who were displaced during this period, leaving their homes and communities in search of work and a better future. The photograph was taken by Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural and agricultural communities affected by the Great Depression. Lange's powerful and evocative images, like this one, helped to bring attention to the plight of the displaced and the need for government intervention to alleviate their suffering.
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