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Drought refugees stopped along the highway near Lordsburg, New Mexico, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Drought refugees stopped along the highway near Lordsburg, New Mexico, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Drought refugees stopped along the highway near Lordsburg, New Mexico
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This poignant photograph, titled "Drought Refugees Stopped along the Highway near Lordsburg, New Mexico," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image powerfully conveys the harsh realities of displacement and the struggle for survival during this period. A line of destitute individuals, including men, women, and children, are seen hitchhiking along the side of a dusty highway. Many are dressed in tattered bib overalls and worn-out dresses, their bare feet protected only by the soles of their shoes or none at all. Some wear cowboy hats, a symbol of the American West, now reduced to a mere accessory in their desperate search for work and sustenance. In the background, a flatbed truck and several automobiles, including an AC Ltd and a lorry, are visible, representing the few means of transportation available to these displaced individuals. The image is a stark reminder of the economic hardships that forced millions of Americans to leave their homes and migrate in search of work and relief during this tumultuous era. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment with sensitivity and empathy, her camera lens revealing the raw emotion and resilience of her subjects. The photograph stands as a testament to the enduring human spirit and the indelible mark left by the Great Depression on the American people.
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