A picture for the ages

This picture was taken during the Great Depression, and it depicts two young children protesting about the obvious situation. The Great Depression was a nationwide tragedy that affected almost everyone. Millions went hungry due to the lack of work that was available due to the failed economy. This specific picture really highlights the way this disaster affected children. Even the youngest and most innocent in our society were tormented by this blight, with their parents not able to work they were not able to get food or shelter in many cases. I've personally done a lot of research on the Great Depression, so I know about how terrible it was. That's why this picture resonates with me personally. This stark contrast between the youth of then and the youth of now, and how it changed so suddenly. It shows the frailty of life, youth and the world as a whole.