The American Contrast, 1937
This image is almost satirical. Margaret Bourke-White spotted a moment of irony and captured it perfectly. We see a line of African-Americans who had their lives destroyed by flooding in Louisville, standing in line to receive some dry clothes and food.
The American Contrast 1937
Right above them is an advert touting the joys of America, and claiming that it has the world’s highest standard of living. These days folks are less inclined to believe this very bold claim.
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