First National Bank, South Dakota 1941

"First National Bank, South Dakota" (1941) by Dorothea Lange is a striking black and white photograph of a bank building in South Dakota. The image captures the somber mood of the time, with the prominent sign urging passersby to donate their aluminum for the war effort. Lange's composition emphasizes the building's architecture and the sign's powerful message, reflecting the social and political climate of the time. This photograph provides a glimpse into the everyday life of Americans during World War II.