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News of the surrender of Canton... San Francisco, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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News of the surrender of Canton... San Francisco, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
News of the surrender of Canton to the Japanese. San Francisco, California. Chinatown
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This evocative photograph, titled "News of the Surrender of Canton to the Japanese. San Francisco, California. Chinatown," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the late 1930s. The image depicts a group of Chinese men huddled around a newspaper, their faces etched with concern and anxiety as they read the headlines. The event they are reacting to was the Canton Operation, an invasion by Japanese forces that took place in China during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The photograph was taken in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown, a community that was deeply affected by the global economic downturn of the Great Depression. Dorothea Lange, a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), captured this image as part of her documentation of the social and economic conditions of the time. The Office of War Information (OWI) later acquired this negative, adding it to their collection at the Library of Congress. The men in the photograph wear simple, workman's clothing, and their expressions convey a sense of unease and uncertainty. The image is a poignant reminder of the far-reaching impact of global conflicts on local communities, and the role of the media in shaping public perception and response. The photograph is a valuable historical artifact, providing a glimpse into the past and offering insight into the experiences of Chinese Americans during a tumultuous period in American history. Dorothea Lange, born Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn, was a pioneering American photographer known for her documentation of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. Her work, including this image, continues to be celebrated for its ability to capture the human condition and the complexities of social and economic issues.
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