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Close up of poor corn, Orange County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Close up of poor corn, Orange County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Close up of poor corn. Orange County, North Carolina
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Close Up of Struggling Corn - A Glimpse into the Hardships of Rural America during the Great Depression
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. This poignant photograph, captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, offers a close-up view of a poor cornfield in Orange County, North Carolina. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the economic devastation that swept across rural America during the Great Depression. Lange's lens focuses on a single stalk of corn standing tall amidst an otherwise barren field. Its withered leaves and stunted growth reflect the harsh realities faced by farmers who struggled to make ends meet during this tumultuous era. The desolation depicted here symbolizes not only the physical toll on crops but also captures the emotional weight carried by those living through poverty and recession. As part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), Lange aimed to document rural life and shed light on social issues plaguing American society at large. Through her lens, she immortalized scenes like this one, highlighting both individual stories and broader regional struggles. This still image is now preserved within the Library of Congress' vast collection, serving as a testament to Lange's legacy as well as an invaluable historical record. It stands as a stark reminder that even amidst adversity, there is resilience - represented here by that lone cornstalk fighting against all odds for survival in an unforgiving landscape.
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