Jacob Riis takes us to the dark and overcrowded tenements of New York City during the late 19th century through his groundbreaking photojournalism and social reform work. He illuminates the harsh living conditions of the urban poor and advocates for social change to improve their lives.
Jacob Riis had five children.
Jacob Riis was the third of fifteen children in his family.
"Out of the sweatshop, into the inferno."
Jacob Riis' book was titled "How the Other Half Lives." It was published in 1890 and focused on the living conditions of the poor in New York City tenements.
Jacob Riis took photos to document the living conditions of the urban poor in New York City and bring awareness to their plight. He believed that visual evidence would help to spark reform and improve the quality of life for those living in poverty.
Jacob Riis was born on May 3, 1849
Jacob August Riis was born on May 3, 1849.
Yes, Jacob Riis died on May 26, 1914
Jacob Riis was born on May 3, 1849
Jacob August Riis died on May 26, 1914.
Jacob August Riis was born on May 3, 1849.
Jacob August Riis was born on May 3, 1849.
Jacob August Riis died on May 26, 1914 at the age of 65.
Jacob August Riis died on May 26, 1914 at the age of 65.
The photographs of Jacob Riis, are most closely associated with atrocities.
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Jacob Riis