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Flood Refugees in Line for Food
A long line of African Americans entering a building to receive food. During the Great Depression, African Americans line up for food at meal time in the camp for flood refugees. Forrest City, Arkansas.
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Language
English — USSubject
- History
- Human & Civil Rights
Credit:
Library of Congress
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