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Migrant drought refugee family stalled on an Arizona highway, between Yuma and Phoenix, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Migrant drought refugee family stalled on an Arizona highway, between Yuma and Phoenix, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant drought refugee family stalled on an Arizona highway, between Yuma and Phoenix, on their way to California to work in the harvests
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, captures the plight of a migrant family stranded on an Arizona highway between Yuma and Phoenix. The image, titled "Migrant drought refugee family stalled on an Arizona highway, between Yuma and Phoenix, on their way to California to work in the harvests," is a poignant reminder of the Great Depression era and the desperate measures people took to survive. The family, consisting of adults and children, are huddled around their broken down automobile, a 1930s model with a spare tyre visible in the foreground. The car, a symbol of mobility and freedom, has become a source of frustration and immobility for this family, as they are unable to continue their journey to California in search of work. The harsh desert landscape and barren trees in the background add to the sense of desolation and desperation. Lange, a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI), documented the lives of millions of Americans during the Great Depression and World War II. Her powerful and emotive images, like this one, brought attention to the plight of the marginalized and the forgotten, and helped shape the public's perception of these critical periods in American history. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, as well as a reminder of the economic and social challenges that have shaped the United States throughout its history. It is a powerful and enduring image that continues to resonate with audiences today, and a testament to the important role that photography plays in capturing and preserving history.
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