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TEXAS: HIGHWAY, 1938. U. S. Highway 54, one of the westward routes used by migrant workers
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TEXAS: HIGHWAY, 1938. U. S. Highway 54, one of the westward routes used by migrant workers
TEXAS: HIGHWAY, 1938.
U.S. Highway 54, one of the westward routes used by migrant workers, north of El Paso, Texas. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1938
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1938 Calm Dorothea Great Depression Highway Horizon June Lange Migration New Deal Quiet Road Route Rural Southwest Texas
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TEXAS - HIGHWAY, 1938. U. S. Highway 54, one of the westward routes used by migrant workers
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. This photograph captures a moment frozen in time during the Great Depression era in America. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in June 1938, this image showcases the vastness and tranquility of the Texan landscape. The scene unfolds along U. S. Highway 54, a vital route for countless migrant workers seeking new opportunities in the Southwest region of Texas. The road stretches into the horizon, disappearing into an unknown future that beckons those who dare to venture forth. In this quiet and rural setting north of El Paso, we witness a snapshot of American history - a testament to resilience amidst adversity. The calmness exuded by this early morning shot belies the struggles faced by those traversing these roads during such challenging times. Lange's lens captures more than just a highway; it immortalizes hope and determination etched on every face that embarked on this journey towards better prospects. This photograph is not merely an exterior view but rather an intimate portrayal of human migration fueled by desperation and dreams. As part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) under President Roosevelt's New Deal program, Lange masterfully documents both landscapes and lives affected by economic hardship across America. Granger Art on Demand presents this powerful image as a reminder of our collective past - an invitation to reflect upon our shared history while recognizing how far
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