Hitch-hiking from Joplin, Missouri, to a sawmill job in Arizona. On U.S. 66 near Weatherford, western Oklahoma August 12, 1938, printed c. 1960s

Dorothea Lange's iconic photograph "Hitch-hiking from Joplin, Missouri, to a sawmill job in Arizona. On U.S. 66 near Weatherford, western Oklahoma" captures a family on the side of Route 66 during the Great Depression. Taken in 1938, the image highlights the hardships faced by many Americans during this period. The stark black and white photograph emphasizes the family's modest belongings and their reliance on hitchhiking for transportation. The mother's determined stance and the children's expressions convey a sense of resilience and hope for a better future. Lange's work is known for its candid and empathetic portrayal of ordinary people, and this photo exemplifies her ability to capture the human condition during a pivotal moment in American history.