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Wednesday, December 3, 2008 12:00 AM

She was an icon of the Great Depression

Now, a 76-year-old California housecleaner has a message for Barack Obama.
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  • Wednesday, December 3, 2008 04:41 PM

    Imagine That...

    They were ashamed.

    The rest of us have prayed, burned candles, said a chant and done numerous things in hope that the beautiful woman and her children were OK.

    Thank you for the update on one of the most haunting, touching images ever taken.

    Mama....RIP...you did good.

    —DAnnara Read DAnnara's other letters

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