The joy of San Antonio farmer Sam Smith's face as he celebrates rain on Easter Sunday after a severe drought in 1951. Taken by Harvey Belgin and nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. - History Education Network

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The joy of San Antonio farmer Sam Smith’s face as he celebrates rain on Easter Sunday after a severe drought in 1951. Taken by Harvey Belgin and nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.

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