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The windshield of a migratory agricultural laborer's car, Sacramento, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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The windshield of a migratory agricultural laborer's car, Sacramento, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The windshield of a migratory agricultural laborer's car, in a squatter camp near Sacramento, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "The windshield of a migratory agricultural laborer's car, in a squatter camp near Sacramento, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image is a poignant reminder of the Great Depression era in the United States, specifically the plight of migratory agricultural laborers during this time. The photograph shows the windshield of a car, its glass etched with the grime and dirt of the road, reflecting the harsh realities of the environment around it. The car, a worn-out and weary mode of transportation for the laborers, is parked in a squatter camp, a makeshift settlement of tents and shacks, located near Sacramento, California. The image is filled with a sense of desperation and hardship, as the laborers sought refuge and work during the economic downturn of the 1930s. The photograph is part of Dorothea Lange's body of work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency established during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency to provide relief to farmers and rural communities affected by the Great Depression. Lange, along with other FSA photographers, documented the living conditions of the displaced and impoverished population, bringing attention to the plight of the American people during this period. The windshield of the car is adorned with various stickers and signs, including one that reads "Farm Security Administration," indicating the presence of government intervention and support. The image serves as a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit during times of adversity, as well as the importance of government programs in addressing the needs of the most vulnerable populations during economic crises.
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