The Great Depression: Quotes and Pictures

"We have hit bottom and are on the upswing."- James Davis: 1930
The famous picture of a mother of seven during the Great Depression, taken by Dorthea Lange.

The famous picture of a mother of seven during the Great Depression, taken by Dorthea Lange.

"President Hoover predicted today that the worst effect of the crash upon unemployment will have been passed during the next sixty days."-Washington dispatch: 1930
Picture of a woman making supper during the Great Depression.

Picture of a woman making supper during the Great Depression.

"While the crash only took place six months ago, I am convinced we have now passed the worst and with continued unity of effort we shall rapidly recover...:- President Hoover: 1930
Picture of two very dirty looking children sitting on what appears to be a porch during the Great Depression.

Picture of two very dirty looking children sitting on what appears to be a porch during the Great Depression.

"President Hoover has summoned Colonel Arthur Woods to help place 2,500,000 persons back to work this winter."- Washington dispatch: 1930
Picture of a woman and three children (close-up) during the Great Depression.

Picture of a woman and three children (close-up) during the Great Depression.

"The depression has ended."- Dr. Julius Klein : June, 1931

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