Farm Security Administration

Dorothea Lange and the Farm Security Agency: From 1935 - 1944, the photographic program of the Farm Security Administration, embarked on a nationwide quest to document, collect and create a pictorial record of American life during the 1930s and 1940s. Spanning all fifty states, the photographers produced more than 175,000 black and white negatives, crafting one of the most immense and important photographic compositions in American history. Created by the federal government, the photography project spanned several government agencies, from the Resettlement Administration, the Farm Security Administration, and the Office of War Information. Although the photographic program of the Farm Security Administration was initially aimed at supporting…

Dorothea Lange was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist, best known for her Depression-era work. Dorothea Lange worked with art media and photography. She took picture of some of the world most important and significant events. Dorothea Lange liked to capture the emotions in pictures. Age range 4th-5th grade Lesson 1: In this lesson students learned about Dorothea Lange and the signigicant of her work. Students had learned about Dorothea Langes background, her younger…

population, one program has remained constantly in question. Social Security is the largest socialist program funded directly by the taxes which the citizens pay from their paychecks. The program was enacted in 1935 under the Roosevelt administration in order for people of 65 years and older to have a source of income after they have retired. Recent debates have circled the realm of whether or not non-contributors would be able to receive these benefits. Many Americans are outraged at the idea…

I travel the St. Louis-Boston air route on an almost weekly basis. At times Boston Transportation Security Administration (TSA) stops me. Every time I am being stopped, I end up exhausted, confused and even a bit shaky. As I get prepared to cross the TSA security checkpoint the rush starts. I tend to feel somehow naked. A sensation I believe might be shared with those who actually did strip naked to show TSA screeners that they were not carrying a bomb, as John Brennan did in 2012. Once all…

A Guilford College student named Nathaniel Heatwole runs the chance of serving jail time for placing objects such as box cutters, bleach, fake bombs, as well as various other items, aboard an airplane in September of 2003. Heatwole claims that he was demonstrating civil disobedience by placing the items aboard the plane, however, the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Agency do not see it in such a way. Heatwole faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison if…

During my 28-year law enforcement career, I have had a multitude of assignments, which have prepared me to excel as an Assistant Federal Security Director for Law Enforcement (AFSD-LE). I have significant experience working in local, state and federal law enforcement communities and a great understanding of the dynamics that drive each. As a member of TSA’s Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (OLE/FAMS) for the last 10-years and having multiple supervisory, field office and…

concerns that arise when a hazmat tanker has an accident and spills the perilous cargo inside or else; the consequences of acting too late on this issue will be grave. Ohio and the Nation, in general, face a vast issue should none of the above environmental point be addressed in a sensible manner. Fortunately, there are some precautions that the Government and Ohio have taken to minimize the risk of a major environmental catastrophe. In April 2004, the Transportation Security Administration…

your choice. Must I do anything with the OLR letter if I choose NOT to transfer? NO. You may discard or keep the OLR letter for reference. 2. 2015 IRMAA – As I have said previously, you may now apply for 2015 IRMAA. You can download the application from the CSA Welfare Fund website, www.CSAwf.org. While the application is simple to fill out, you must enclose with it 2 documents: A copy of your and/or your eligible dependent’s Social Security Administration (SSA) letter issued to you and/or…

Are you rapidly approaching retirement age? Are you wondering when the best time to start collecting Social Security is for you? Well, you’re not alone. With the rules concerning Social Security changing yearly, it’s easy to get confused as to when you’re even allowed to retire and start collecting your money. Yes, I said your money because you worked hard all your life to be able to collect it. So when is the best time to start collecting Social Security? It depends upon your situation.…

One of the most common questions I receive from clients is “How long will it take to finish my case?” It’s always hard to answer this question, because it simply depends on what you as the client want in your case and the individual circumstances to each case. The least helpful response is that it could take any length of time. Let’s discuss why this is, and hopefully provide a little more understanding on the process for a personal injury case. Stages of a Personal Injury Claim Your…