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EDITORS COMMENTS
In the midst of hardship and uncertainty, a mother's love remains unwavering. Florence Thompson, a 32-year-old migrant worker in Nipomo, California, became an emblematic figure of resilience during the Great Depression. Captured in Dorothea Lange's iconic photograph "Migrant Mother, " Florence stands with her seven children in a camp for migrant workers. The image tells a story of struggle and determination as Florence gazes into the distance, her worn face revealing years of hardship. Her children huddle close to her side, seeking comfort and protection amidst their transient lifestyle. This powerful portrait captures the essence of countless families who were uprooted by economic hardships and forced to migrate in search of work. While this photograph depicts one aspect of migration within America, it is important to recognize that migration takes many forms across the globe. In Xinjiang Province, China, nomads traverse vast landscapes with their horses and yurts – embodying a way of life deeply rooted in tradition. Meanwhile, thousands of Greater Sandhill Cranes embark on their annual journey from Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico to find refuge during winter months. Their graceful flight against vibrant sunsets symbolizes nature's migratory wonders. Migration also extends beyond human borders; birds like Sanderlings travel great distances from South Gare in Cleveland to seek food and shelter. These resilient creatures remind us that migration is not limited to our species alone. Yet amidst these diverse stories lies shared experiences: migrants facing adversity while searching for better opportunities or survival itself. An unemployed lumberjack with his wife finds solace among fellow bean harvesters at Marion County's migrant workers camp in Oregon during August 1939 – his social security number tattooed on his arm serving as both identification and reminder of societal struggles faced daily.