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MIGRANT WORKERS, 1935. Vegetable workers waiting after work to be paid, near Homestead, Florida
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MIGRANT WORKERS, 1935. Vegetable workers waiting after work to be paid, near Homestead, Florida
MIGRANT WORKERS, 1935.
Vegetable workers waiting after work to be paid, near Homestead, Florida. Photograph, 1935 by Marion Post Wolcott
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1935 Black Child Labor Farm Security Administration Florida Great Depression Homestead Line Marion Migrant Worker New Deal Payday Pick Up Truck Poor Post Rural Wolcott Working Class Southeast
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This powerful photograph captures a poignant moment in American history. Taken in 1935 by Marion Post Wolcott, it depicts migrant workers waiting to be paid after a long day of laboring in the vegetable fields near Homestead, Florida. The image is a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by African American workers during the Great Depression. In this snapshot, men and women line up outside their pick-up trucks, wearing worn-out hats and tired expressions on their faces. Among them is a young boy who should be enjoying his childhood but instead finds himself caught up in the hardships of early life as a worker. This photo serves as an important visual representation of child labor during that era. The Farm Security Administration (FSA) played a crucial role in documenting the struggles faced by these hardworking individuals. Through her lens, Wolcott captured not only their physical exhaustion but also their resilience and determination to provide for themselves and their families. As we reflect upon this historical image, we are reminded of the immense challenges faced by those living through economic turmoil. It serves as a testament to both the strength of these migrant workers and the need for social reforms such as Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives. Wolcott's photograph stands as an enduring symbol of America's working class during one of its most trying times – an image that continues to evoke empathy and understanding even today.
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