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Destitute family, American River camp, Sacramento, California. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Destitute family, American River camp, Sacramento, California. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Destitute family. American River camp, Sacramento, California. Five children, aged two to seventeen years
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This poignant photograph, titled "Destitute family. American River camp, Sacramento, California. Five children, aged two to seventeen years," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936 during the Great Depression. The image depicts a displaced family of seven huddled together on a makeshift campsite along the American River. The father, seated on a worn-out folding chair, appears weary and defeated, while his wife and five children, ranging from two to seventeen years old, gather around a small fire. Two dogs lie at their feet, adding to the sense of desperation and hardship. The family, likely displaced from their farm or home due to economic hardships brought about by the Great Depression, is shown living in a Hooverville - a makeshift community of homeless and displaced people named after President Herbert Hoover. The photograph is a haunting reminder of the forced displacement and migration that occurred during this period, as millions of Americans were uprooted from their homes and livelihoods. The image was taken as part of the Farm Security Administration's (FSA) efforts to document the effects of the Depression on rural America. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering photographer, captured this powerful moment with exceptional sensitivity and empathy, revealing the human cost of the economic crisis. The photograph is now part of the rich historical record held at the Library of Congress, serving as a testament to the resilience and determination of the American people during one of the most challenging periods in the country's history.
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