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SHARECROPPER, 1936. A tenant farmer holding a hoe on a farm near Anniston, Alabama
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SHARECROPPER, 1936. A tenant farmer holding a hoe on a farm near Anniston, Alabama
SHARECROPPER, 1936.
A tenant farmer holding a hoe on a farm near Anniston, Alabama. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1936
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1936 Alabama Dirty Dorothea Farm Farm Tool Farmer Farming Great Depression Hand Holding June Lange New Deal Poverty Rural Sharecropper Shirt Struggle Summer Tenant Torso Working Class Southeast
SHARECROPPER, 1936 - A Glimpse into the Struggles of Rural America during the Great Depression
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. This powerful photograph captures a tenant farmer in Anniston, Alabama, holding a hoe on his worn-out farm. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in June 1936 as part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project, this image offers a poignant portrayal of poverty and hardship that plagued rural communities during one of America's darkest times. The sharecropper's weathered face tells a story of resilience and determination amidst adversity. His calloused hand tightly grips the hoe, symbolizing his tireless labor to eke out a living from the unforgiving land. Clad in ragged clothing and an old shirt stained with sweat and dirt, he embodies the working class spirit that defined this era. Lange's composition emphasizes both physical exhaustion and emotional strength. The man's torso is slightly hunched forward under the weight of his struggles while standing tall against all odds. The summer sun casts long shadows across his features, highlighting every crease etched by years of toil. This photograph serves as a reminder not only of individual struggle but also sheds light on systemic issues faced by countless Americans during this time period. It stands as an enduring testament to how economic depression affected real people—people who worked tirelessly yet remained trapped in cycles of poverty. As we reflect upon this image today, it prompts us to appreciate our progress while acknowledging that there
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