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Who owns the original "Migrant Mother" photograph?

  • The Thompson family

  • Library of Congress

  • The Lange estate

  • Getty Images

Answer

The original "Migrant Mother" photograph is owned by the Library of Congress. It is a black-and-white photograph taken in 1936 by Dorothea Lange during the Great Depression. The photo depicts a destitute mother of seven children, Florence Owens Thompson. It is considered one of the most iconic photographs of the 20th century and is a symbol of the struggle and resilience of the American people during the Great Depression.
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