Where America’s Lost Travelers Went During the Great Depression
1.3K views · Aug 30, 2026 · Education
Comments · 4
@HistoricalDiscoveries · 1 month ago · pinned
It’s heartbreaking to think about the 13-year-olds who had to leave home just to find food. Which survival rule or term mentioned in the video surprised you the most? (I personally found the 'Possum Belly' terrifying!)
@KrisCheyne · 9 days ago
Brings back memories of my dad's stories of his youth. He was born in the south in 1923. Dad's father worked the railroads and died in 1933, leaving a wife and eight young children. Dad used to talk about the times, no shoes, hobos, lack of food, death, everything you speak of in your videos.
@factsmatter3650 · 10 days ago
I like the cameo appearance of Kevin Costner at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfyv2SSSB-Q&t=808">13:28</a>!
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