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Who is Florence Leona Christie better known as?

  • Dorothea Lange

  • Migrant Mother

  • Florence Owens Thompson

  • Dorothy Wilkins

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Florence Owens Thompson, widely recognized by her iconic photograph taken during the Great Depression by Dorothea Lange, is better known as "Migrant Mother." Lange's powerful image, capturing Thompson's resilience amidst adversity, became an enduring symbol of the hardships faced by migrant farmworkers during the era, raising awareness and empathy for their struggles.
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