#19: A Strange Vision
This historical photo is definitely one of the more ominous ones out there. Without context, these three children look like they’re dressed up for Halloween or about to partake in a post-apocalyptic walk into town. The truth is that this photo was taken in Oklahoma during the infamous Dust Bowl of the 1930s.
The Dust Bowl had huge detrimental effects on the American Midwest. These children were just three of many who lived through this unprecedented, man-made disaster. In order to go outside and walk to school, they had to wear protective goggles and cloth masks to protect themselves from the fine dust that was constantly in the air. Living like this probably felt pretty apocalyptic to these kids.