Pennington County, South Dakota 1936
A mother holds her child in front of their home during the height of, "The Great Depression," & "The Dust Bowl." Given how bad things were, this home was better than some of the others that people across South Dakota & the U.S. had to live in. The summer of 1936 was one of the hottest and driest ever recorded.
But it's a guarantee that the home didn't have air conditioning or even a fan, running water, an indoor bathroom or electricity.
I believe that this picture is a perfect example of why with today's comforts we should be more grateful than ever for what we have. The home was VERY simple & modest, yet while holding her child the mother still felt she had a reason to smile.
*Photo taken by Arthur Rothstein. It can be found in the Library of Congress.
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