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Rail fence with poor barbed wire fence in foreground, Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Rail fence with poor barbed wire fence in foreground, Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Rail fence with poor barbed wire fence in foreground. Note telephone line. Person County, North Carolina
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This photograph, captured by the talented Dorothea Lange in 1939, transports us to Person County, North Carolina during a time of economic hardship - the Great Depression. The image showcases a rail fence stretching into the distance, with a dilapidated barbed wire fence in the foreground. A telephone line cuts across the scene, symbolizing communication amidst rural isolation. Lange's lens skillfully captures the essence of American agriculture in this era. The rustic countryside setting reveals a struggling farming community grappling with poverty and recession. As we gaze upon this powerful image, we are reminded of the challenges faced by farmers who relied on their land for sustenance and livelihood. The photographer's keen eye highlights not only physical barriers like fences but also metaphorical ones that hindered progress during those difficult times. Through her lens, Lange conveys both despair and resilience as she documents rural life in America. This historic print is part of Lange's extensive body of work commissioned by government agencies such as Farm Security Administration (FSA) and Office of War Information (OWI). It serves as an invaluable record of our nation's heritage during one of its most trying periods. As we reflect on this photograph today, it prompts us to appreciate how far we have come while acknowledging that there is still much work to be done to ensure prosperity for all Americans.
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