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FLORIDA: CHILDREN, 1936. Group of children who receive work study benefits
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FLORIDA: CHILDREN, 1936. Group of children who receive work study benefits
FLORIDA: CHILDREN, 1936.
Group of children who receive work study benefits from the National Youth Administration, photographed by Dorothea Lange in Live Oaks, Florida, 1936
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1936 Adolescent Black Dorothea Florida Great Depression Lange Live Oak New Deal Porch Poverty Student Young National Youth Administration Southeast Unidentified
FLORIDA - CHILDREN, 1936. A Glimpse into the Lives of Resilient Youth
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. In this poignant photograph captured by Dorothea Lange in Live Oaks, Florida, during the Great Depression era, we are transported back to a time when hope was scarce but determination prevailed. The image showcases a diverse group of children who were recipients of work study benefits from the National Youth Administration. Seated together on a weathered porch, these young souls embody strength beyond their years. Their faces tell stories of hardship and perseverance as they navigate through an uncertain world. Among them is an adolescent African American boy, his presence representing both resilience and the struggles faced by marginalized communities during that era. The setting itself reflects the harsh reality of poverty that engulfed many families at that time. The worn-out exterior serves as a backdrop for these youngsters' dreams and aspirations - dreams fueled by education made possible through work-study programs under President Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives. Although their identities remain unidentified, their collective spirit shines brightly in this snapshot frozen in time. Through Lange's lens, we witness not only their physical presence but also their unwavering determination to rise above adversity. This print from Granger Art on Demand serves as a powerful reminder of how far we have come since those challenging times while urging us to continue striving for equality and opportunity for all children - regardless of race or background.
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