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POVERTY: CHILD, 1936. Impovished girl of a family living on The Natchez Trace Project
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POVERTY: CHILD, 1936. Impovished girl of a family living on The Natchez Trace Project
POVERTY: CHILD, 1936.
Impovished girl of a family living on The Natchez Trace Project, a Public Works Program which enabled families to move to better farms with the help of the Resettlement Administration, Near Lexington, Tennessee. Photograph by Carl Mydans, March 1936
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1936 Carl Children Dirty Farmer Great Depression Lexington March Mydans New Deal Poverty Resettlement Administration Tennessee Public Works Administration Southeast Unidentified
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This poignant photograph captures the harsh reality of poverty during the Great Depression in America. Taken in 1936 by renowned photographer Carl Mydans, it showcases an impoverished girl from a family living on The Natchez Trace Project near Lexington, Tennessee. The image portrays a young girl standing amidst her dilapidated surroundings, her face reflecting both innocence and hardship. Her clothes are worn and dirty, symbolizing the struggles faced by families during this tumultuous era. Despite her circumstances, there is a sense of resilience emanating from her posture as she stands tall against adversity. The Natchez Trace Project was part of the New Deal's Resettlement Administration, which aimed to provide assistance to struggling families by relocating them to better farms. This program offered hope for those seeking a fresh start amidst economic turmoil. Carl Mydans' skillful composition captures not only the physical conditions but also conveys the emotional weight carried by individuals affected by poverty. His lens allows us to glimpse into their lives and empathize with their daily struggles. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of our shared history and highlights the importance of social programs that aim to uplift marginalized communities. It urges us to reflect upon how far we have come while acknowledging that there is still work to be done in addressing poverty and inequality today.
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