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MISSOURI: POVERTY, 1940. The wife and child of a impovished farmer in the Ozark Mountains
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MISSOURI: POVERTY, 1940. The wife and child of a impovished farmer in the Ozark Mountains
MISSOURI: POVERTY, 1940.
The wife and child of a impovished farmer in the Ozark Mountains, Missouri. Photograph by John Vachon in May 1940
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1940 Denim Family Farmer Great Depression Headscarf Missouri New Deal Overalls Ozark Mountains Poverty Vachon Wife Young Southeast Unidentified
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This poignant photograph captures the harsh reality of poverty in Missouri during the Great Depression. Taken by photographer John Vachon in May 1940, it depicts a wife and child standing outside their modest home in the Ozark Mountains. The woman, wearing a worn headscarf and denim overalls, stands with her young son beside her. They are unidentified but represent countless families who struggled to make ends meet during this challenging era. The image reflects the resilience of rural communities as they faced economic hardships brought on by the depression. The dilapidated exterior of their dwelling serves as a stark reminder of their impoverished circumstances. Despite these challenges, there is an undeniable strength emanating from both mother and child. Vachon's photograph was captured under the auspices of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program, specifically the Farm Security Administration (FSA). This initiative aimed to document and raise awareness about rural poverty across America while providing relief to struggling farmers. As we gaze upon this powerful snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of the struggles endured by so many during one of our nation's most difficult periods. It serves as a testament to human perseverance amidst adversity and acts as a visual reminder that poverty knows no boundaries - even within picturesque landscapes like those found in Missouri's Ozark Mountains.
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