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A rare glimpse into the Depression-era
Yale University recently released 170,000 historic photos of the Great Depression to the public. These photos were commissioned by the US government in the 1930s to capture America “at her most vulnerable”. Shot over a 10 year period from 1935 to 1945, these pictures offer a rare and fascinating glimpse into the daily life of ordinary people simply trying to get by.
A selection of some of the most captivating images are in the gallery above, but if you’re interested in browsing all the photos, head over to their interactive website here.
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