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A Reminder: 1939
Submitted by Dave on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 11:57am.
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February 1939. "Sign, Harlingen, Texas." 35mm nitrate negative by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.
Thanks
Submitted by Anonymous Arkie on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 3:14pm.
For being timely, Dave! You've got a picture for every situation. Thank goodness.
No names mentioned but
Submitted by OTY on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 2:05pm.
apparently about 50% of American politicians from BOTH parties never seem to get this message.
Let the flames begin
Submitted by Gnostar on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 1:45pm.
Thanks for the red meat, Dave. I'll be in here, making popcorn and waiting for the show to begin. (Oops, sorry, meant to post that on FARK.)
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