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The key figure in the 1936 presidential campaign, the American farmer, Oklahoma, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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The key figure in the 1936 presidential campaign, the American farmer, Oklahoma, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The key figure in the 1936 presidential campaign, the American farmer. Oklahoma
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This evocative photograph, titled "The key figure in the 1936 presidential campaign, the American farmer. Oklahoma," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange during the 1930s. The image is a poignant representation of the plight of the American farmer during the Great Depression, a time when economic hardships left many agricultural workers struggling to make ends meet. The image features a solitary figure, dressed in worn denim bib overalls and a weathered hat, standing in a barren field. His expression is one of quiet determination, as he gazes off into the distance, likely contemplating the challenges that lie ahead. The fabric of his clothes hangs loosely on his body, a testament to the meager resources available to him during this period. The photograph was taken during a time when the Farm Security Administration (FSA) was actively documenting the lives of rural Americans, particularly farm laborers, in an effort to bring attention to their struggles and to advocate for government assistance. Lange, a key figure in the FSA's documentation efforts, captured this image using a nitrate negative, which adds to the image's historical significance. The photograph has become an iconic representation of the American farmer during the Great Depression, and serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the American people during a time of great economic hardship. The image has been featured in numerous newspapers and publications, and is now part of the permanent collection of the Library of Congress, where it continues to inspire and inform generations about the rich heritage of American agriculture and the people who have worked the land.
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