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On the town square, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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On the town square, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Fayetteville, Arkansas. On the town square. [Sign: Fuller for Congress - Headquarters Up-Stairs']
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On the Town Square, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1938: A poignant snapshot of American life during the Great Depression, captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange. The image depicts an elderly man, dressed in work clothes and wearing a cowboy hat, standing on the pavement of Fayetteville's town square. A campaign sign for Claude Albert Fuller, who was running for Congress, is visible in the background, hanging above the stairs of an office. The man's expression is serious, his posture confident, as he waits for something or someone. The scene is reminiscent of the economic struggles and political uncertainties of the era, with the country in the midst of the Great Depression and the looming threat of another recession. The man's braces, worn clothing, and the worn-out pavement all serve as a reminder of the hardships faced by many Americans during this time. Dorothea Lange, a photographer for the Farm Security Administration and later the Office of War Information, expertly captured the human spirit and resilience in the face of adversity. This photograph is a testament to the enduring heritage of American history and the power of photography to preserve and document our past.
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