9Migrant Mother (1936)

During the Great Depression, photographer Dorothea Lange took a portrait of Florence Owens Thompson and her children in California

Known as Migrant Mother, the photo symbolized the suffering of millions during that era. Her weary expression and protective stance captured the desperation and resilience of families struggling through poverty. The image became an icon of social documentary photography and even influenced government relief programs.

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