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Mass meeting of WPA workers parading up Market Street, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Mass meeting of WPA workers parading up Market Street, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mass meeting of Works Progress Administration (WPA) workers parading up Market Street, San Francisco, California. The meeting was held in protest to cuts made by Congress in relief appropriations
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This striking photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, depicts a mass meeting of Works Progress Administration (WPA) workers as they protest up Market Street in San Francisco, California. The demonstration was a response to recent cuts made by Congress in relief appropriations under the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act. The image captures the determination and unity of the demonstrators as they march, carrying placards that read "We Want Our Jobs Back" and "Congress: Hands Off WPA." The scene is a poignant representation of the economic struggles faced by many Americans during the Great Depression. Dorothea Lange, a key documenter of the era, captured this moment for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). The photograph is a testament to the resilience and perseverance of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The men, dressed in work clothes and carrying tools, are a reminder of the importance of government assistance programs during times of economic hardship. This photograph is a significant historical artifact, providing a glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history. It is a reminder of the political and economic climate of the time and the impact that government policies can have on the lives of ordinary people.
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