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Young family, penniless, hitchhiking on U.S. Highway 99 in California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Young family, penniless, hitchhiking on U.S. Highway 99 in California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Young family, penniless, hitchhiking on U.S. Highway 99 in California. The father, twenty-four, and the mother, seventeen, came from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Early in 1935, their baby was born in the Imperial Valley, California, where they were working as field laborers
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This evocative photograph, titled 'Young Family, Penniless, Hitchhiking on U.S. Highway 99 in California,' was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image portrays a young couple, the father, aged twenty-four, and the mother, seventeen, who had recently been displaced from their home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Early in 1935, they had made their way to the Imperial Valley in California, seeking work as field laborers. Their baby, born during this period, is not visible in the photograph, but the sense of hardship and struggle is palpable. The family, with their few possessions, are seen hitchhiking on the side of the road, their faces etched with the weariness of their journey. The Great Depression had forced millions of Americans from their homes and livelihoods, leaving them destitute and displaced. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency, commissioned Lange to document the plight of these displaced persons. Her powerful and poignant imagery brought the reality of the crisis to the attention of the nation and the world. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the most challenging of circumstances. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of social safety nets and support systems during times of economic hardship. The Young Family's story, captured in this iconic image, continues to resonate with audiences today, as we grapple with the ongoing challenges of poverty, displacement, and economic inequality.
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