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OKLAHOMA: DROUGHT, 1936. A tenant farm home in a drought area of Oklahoma. Photograph
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OKLAHOMA: DROUGHT, 1936. A tenant farm home in a drought area of Oklahoma. Photograph
OKLAHOMA: DROUGHT, 1936.
A tenant farm home in a drought area of Oklahoma. Photograph, August 1936
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1936 August Drought Dust Bowl Farm Farmer Farmhouse Field Great Depression New Deal Oklahoma Poverty Southwest Summer Tenant Wooden
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OKLAHOMA - DROUGHT, 1936. A Glimpse into the Harsh Reality of Farm Life during the Great Depression
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. This poignant photograph captures a tenant farm home in Oklahoma during the devastating drought of 1936. The image showcases an early American farmhouse, constructed with weathered wooden planks that bear witness to years of struggle and resilience. Against a backdrop of barren fields, this humble abode stands as a symbol of both hope and despair. A lone man, presumably the farmer himself, is captured outside his dwelling - his weary expression reflecting the weight of poverty and uncertainty that plagued so many during this era. The Dust Bowl was at its peak in August when this photograph was taken by an unknown photographer working for FSA (Farm Security Administration). It serves as a reminder of how nature's wrath combined with economic turmoil created unimaginable hardships for families across America's southwest region. In this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an era defined by widespread poverty and desperation. However, it also reminds us of the indomitable spirit exhibited by those who persevered through these challenging times. As we gaze upon this historic image today, let us remember not only the struggles faced but also acknowledge how government initiatives like Roosevelt's New Deal aimed to alleviate suffering and rebuild shattered lives. This photograph serves as a testament to human resilience amidst adversity while urging us never to forget our past lessons learned from such trying times.
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