Monday, February 28, 2011

The Dirty Thirties -- Dustbowl photos

There are many reports relating the hardships created by the Dustbowl years of the 1930's.
So many deaths and so many nightmares.


We should learn the stories of the people most effected.
Also important to remember: the cause of the "black blizzards" was man-made.


Humanity continues to shape our world for our benefit.
What generation will suffer another tragic response by mother nature?

As, the saying goes, "It is the doom of men that they forget".


Here are some photos from the period:

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