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SHARECROPPER, 1939. A tobacco sharecropper with his baby seated on the front porch
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SHARECROPPER, 1939. A tobacco sharecropper with his baby seated on the front porch
SHARECROPPER, 1939.
A tobacco sharecropper with his baby seated on the front porch in Person County, North Carolina. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1939
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1939 Baby Denim Dorothea Farm Farmer Father Great Depression July Lange New Deal North Carolina Overalls Porch Poverty Responsibility Rural Sharecropper Summer Tobacco Wooden Southeast
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SHARECROPPER, 1939 - A Glimpse into the Struggles of Rural America during the Great Depression
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. This poignant photograph captures a tobacco sharecropper in Person County, North Carolina, as he sits on his front porch with his baby. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in July 1939, this image offers a window into the harsh realities faced by farming families during one of America's darkest periods. The man, dressed in worn denim overalls and a weathered hat, exudes both weariness and determination. His calloused hands speak volumes about the hard labor he endures to provide for his family. Seated beside him is his precious baby, an innocent reminder of hope amidst adversity. The wooden porch they sit upon stands as a symbol of their humble abode - a sanctuary from the challenges that await them each day. The summer sun casts shadows across their faces, highlighting lines etched by worry and responsibility. Lange's composition beautifully captures not only poverty but also resilience. This sharecropper embodies countless others who relied on meager earnings from crops like tobacco to survive. Through her lens, Lange sheds light on rural communities struggling to make ends meet while also showcasing their unwavering spirit. As we gaze upon this powerful image today, it serves as a stark reminder of how far we have come since those difficult times. It prompts us to reflect on our collective responsibility towards creating fairer opportunities for all Americans – ensuring
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