Between 1908 and 1912, investigative photographer Lewis Hine traveled across America photographing children working in factories, fields, and mines—some as young as three, and all enduring work weeks that averaged 65 to 70 hours. Hine’s photos—like this one of a young girl—helped catalyzed a change in public sentiment toward child labor and ultimately led to modern child labor laws.
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3 thoughts on “The True Life Events That Shaped These 16 Iconic American Photos”
It was 5 Marines and 1 NAVY HOSPITAL CORPSON (Corman)
The America Flag had to have a rod or spring to keep it straight out. ? No atmosphere on moon.
I know what really happened, two hijacked jet planes crashed individually into both towers Am I missing something??