The Bread Line, 1933 is a photograph by Douglas Taylor which was uploaded on July 6th, 2021.
The Bread Line, 1933
The memorials and statuary in our nation’s capitol honor important figures and events in our history. Seldom is mentioned the average American... more
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Title
The Bread Line, 1933
Artist
Douglas Taylor
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Digital Photography
Description
The memorials and statuary in our nation’s capitol honor important figures and events in our history. Seldom is mentioned the average American citizen, except at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The FDR Memorial is tucked away in a secluded area off the National Mall by the Tidal Basin. Though remembered by hundreds of millions as one of our greatest Presidents, FDR was also vilified by many and remains a very controversial figure in American political history. He was elected an unprecedented four times and led the country through two critical crises, the Great Depression and the Second World War. Yet erecting a monument to him was only authorized in 1974, and it was even 20 years later than that the Congress actually appropriated money for the construction. It was dedicated in 1997, 52 years after his death while serving his fourth term.
The monument consists of four plazas, or rooms, each telling a story of the first through fourth terms. The first tells the story of the Great Depression which had crippled the country and its economy by the time FDR took office. An eloquent and poignant series of bronze statues by George Segal depicts five hungry men waiting in a breadline, captured here in a monochrome photograph. It is a rare monument to the American people who endured great hardship themselves during this time.
CONTEST WINNER: 2nd Place, "Intent to Create a Social Justice Statement" contes, sponsored by the Intent Of The Artist art group, October 2022.
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July 6th, 2021
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Comments (18)
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your terrific art has been featured on the ABC Group home page from the Q is for Queue themed week JULY 3, 2023 - JULY 10, 2023. You are invited to add your wonderful art in the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP as a way to preserve your feature.
Douglas Taylor replied:
Pamela! Thank you so much for featuring my photograph in this wonderful and unique art group. Your awesome support for my art is most appreciated here.
Luther Fine Art
I am happy to announce that your lovely camera art has been featured on the home page of the Camera Art Group! You are welcomed to archive your feature in the discussion: Feature Archive - January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you very much, Pamela! I consider it a high honor to be featured in this premier photography art group.
Ann Warrenton
11/1/22 Congratulation's on your Feature! Wonderful image, thank you for sharing it in 'Photography Masterpiece'.
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Ann! I am honored by both your selection into this superb art group, along with your wonderful support.
John Hughes
Congratulations on your 2nd place in the Intent To Create A Social Justice Statement Contest.
Nancy Griswold
Congrats on 2nd place in Intent to Create a Social Justice Statement Contest on Fine Art America
VIVA Anderson
Congrats for this 2nd Place, INTENT TO CREATE A SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT CONTEST!!!, and kudos. Powerful image,
Dr Debra Stewart's Gallery
Congratulations on your Win in the INTENT TO CREATE A SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT CONTEST sponsored by the Intent of the Artist Group on 10/27/22!!!
Kay Brewer
I saw this memorial a couple of years ago. So touching and a world wide truth. l/f
Douglas Taylor replied:
Yes, this is a significant memorial, Kay! Thank you for your wonderful support. It is most appreciated by this man.
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2021 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L
Tatiana Travelways
Your beautiful picture has been featured in the "Travel Art" group's front gallery! For further exposure, please see the Social Media links on our home page: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-travel-art.html
Cyril Jayant
Congratulations and thank you, your art work has been selected as featured on the Homepage of “The Monochrome Photography Group”. Thank you for the share to this Group. please feel free to Archive the in the discussion thread for featured images ( using “Embed” link by copy paste on your page )
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