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January 1943. "Daytona Beach, Florida. Bethune-Cookman College. Girl welder in the National Youth Administration school." Photo by Gordon Parks, Office of War Information. View full size.
I truly hope that young lady had a full and wonderful life. How I wish I knew. Sigh.
Most photo subjects say "cheese," and produce artificial, unnatural smiles. Not the girl welder. That smile comes from inside.
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