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Listening to speeches at mass meeting of WPA workers... San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Listening to speeches at mass meeting of WPA workers... 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, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, captures a poignant moment during a mass meeting of Works Progress Administration (WPA) workers in San Francisco, California. The WPA, established under President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program, provided employment and relief to millions of unemployed Americans during the Great Depression. In this image, a sea of men, dressed in simple work clothes and hats, listen intently to speeches delivered from a makeshift stage. Their expressions convey a sense of urgency and determination, as they rally against proposed congressional cuts to relief appropriations under the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act. The photograph offers a powerful visual representation of the economic struggles faced by ordinary Americans during this period, and the collective spirit that emerged in response to the hardships of the Great Depression. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). Her ability to convey the human experience with empathy and authenticity has made her one of the most influential photographers in American history. This photograph, with its timeless composition and enduring message, continues to resonate with audiences today as a testament to the resilience and perseverance of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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