This book is one of the most important in American history, for showing clearly the plight of the destitute and urging it to be corrected. Riis did a public service that continues to resonate in the current world with the persistence of economic inequity.
Riis befriended Theodore Roosevelt when the latter was the police commissioner of NYC, and Roosevelt was inspired to start clearing away the slums by Riis' work. This would reach its ultimate influence when Roosevelt became President.
This book is one of the most important in American history, for showing clearly the plight of the destitute and urging it to be corrected. Riis did a public service that continues to resonate in the current world with the persistence of economic inequity.
Riis befriended Theodore Roosevelt when the latter was the police commissioner of NYC, and Roosevelt was inspired to start clearing away the slums by Riis' work. This would reach its ultimate influence when Roosevelt became President.
I wish you would caption your photos so that we know what they picture as an aid to consuming your article. Thanks.
I usually think the subject of the essay makes clear who or what the picture is. I guess I sometimes think wrong.