MIGRANT WORKERS, 1939. Group of migrant workers waiting to get water at a camp in Tulelake

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MIGRANT WORKERS, 1939. Group of migrant workers waiting to get water at a camp in Tulelake

MIGRANT WORKERS, 1939.
Group of migrant workers waiting to get water at a camp in Tulelake, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, September 1939

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1939 Anticipation Bucket California Camp Dorothea Farmer Great Depression Lange Migrant Worker New Deal Poverty Pump September Waiting Water Working Class

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This photograph, taken by the talented Dorothea Lange in September 1939, transports us back to a significant period in American history - the Great Depression. The image captures a group of migrant workers eagerly waiting to quench their thirst at a water pump in Tulelake, California. In this poignant snapshot, we witness the anticipation etched on their faces as they patiently wait for their turn with buckets in hand. These hardworking men embody the resilience and determination of the working class during an era marked by poverty and economic hardship. Lange's masterful composition draws our attention to the stark reality faced by these individuals who were forced to migrate from place to place in search of work opportunities. Their worn-out clothes and tired expressions serve as reminders of the challenges they endured daily. The photograph also serves as a testament to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policies aimed at providing relief for those affected by the Great Depression. It is through Lange's lens that we gain insight into how these government initiatives impacted real lives on a grassroots level. As we reflect upon this powerful image, let it serve as a reminder of both our shared history and ongoing struggles faced by marginalized communities today. May it inspire empathy and action towards creating a more just society where no one has to endure such hardships again.

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