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MIGRANT CHILDREN, 1936. Impovished migrant children sitting on a porch in Hale County, Alabama
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MIGRANT CHILDREN, 1936. Impovished migrant children sitting on a porch in Hale County, Alabama
MIGRANT CHILDREN, 1936.
Impovished migrant children sitting on a porch in Hale County, Alabama. Photograph by Walker Evans in 1936
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1936 Alabama Barefoot Children Dirty Doll Evan Evans Great Depression Migrant New Deal Porch Poverty Rural Walker Wooden Working Class Young Southeast
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This powerful photograph captures a poignant moment in American history. Taken by renowned photographer Walker Evans in 1936, the image portrays a group of impoverished migrant children sitting on a worn-out porch in Hale County, Alabama. The Great Depression had taken its toll on these young souls, evident from their tattered clothes and barefootedness. Their expressions tell stories of hardship and resilience beyond their years. A young boy sits with his legs crossed, gazing into the distance with an air of determination. Beside him, a girl cradles a dirty doll close to her chest, finding solace amidst the poverty that surrounds them. The wooden porch they sit upon is weathered and worn, mirroring the struggles faced by this working-class community during those challenging times. This snapshot provides us with a glimpse into rural life in the Southeastern United States during an era marked by economic turmoil. Evans' photograph was part of his work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) under President Roosevelt's New Deal program. It aimed to document the living conditions of impoverished Americans while also advocating for social change. As we reflect upon this image today, it serves as a reminder of both our collective past and our ongoing responsibility to address issues of poverty and inequality within society.
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